On 2 August 1901, André Dumont received a telegram saying 'Kohle angebohrt'. What the Belgian geologist had long suspected was confirmed in the early twentieth century: the Limburg subsoil was brimming with coal. Seven coal mines popped up like mushrooms. Six were partly preserved after the closures at the end of the 20th century.
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If you love hiking and exploring industrial history, the Minett Trail in southern Luxembourg is the perfect adventure. Winding through the country’s historic steel heartland, this trail connects old industrial sites, cultural landmarks, and striking landscapes.
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