Things to see and do Fond-De-Gras

Welcome aboard Train 1900 for an unforgettable journey through Luxembourg's railway history. Immerse yourself in the golden age of steam railroads in an enchanting setting... This picturesque steam train runs on an 8 km long former industrial track (formerly known as the Ligne des Minières), which was abandoned after the end of mining operations and an incident in 1964 (a spoil slide). The Train 1900 association has a collection of no less than a dozen steam and diesel locomotives, as well as two railcars. Over the years, they have been preserved and restored to their original condition. In 2023, the site celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Arbed Differdange No. 12 locomotive (the one you can see on the logo) and the 50th anniversary of Train 1900!

Two routes are available to visitors: from Rodange wood or Pétange station, to the Fond-de-Gras mining valley (and vice versa). It passes by the Titelberg archaeological site (with remains of the Celtic town and Gallo-Roman vicus) and crosses the former "Dhoil" open-cast mine (a stop can be requested depending on the schedule). Finally, it runs through part of Minett Park, one of the most important mining centers in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, before stopping at the Fond-de-Gras goods station, built in 1875. Timetables vary according to the route and type of locomotive (steam or diesel).

The "Minièresbunn" is a mining train that takes you into the fascinating world of mining in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The journey takes you to the heart of Minett Park, to a time when Luxembourg's iron mines were still the driving force behind the country's industrialization. The site's history dates back to the ^19th century, when Luxembourg's mining industry was at its peak. At that time, numerous iron mines were operating in the Terres rouges region. The "Minièresbunn" train was an essential link in the railway infrastructure, transporting iron ore from the mines to the region's steelworks and blast furnaces.

Today, this mining train has been carefully restored and preserved to offer visitors an authentic immersion in the country's industrial past. Climb aboard and step back in time to relive Luxembourg's mining epic... The narrow-gauge railroad (70 cm gauge) runs from Minett Park (Fond-de-Gras) to Lasauvage, passing through the Doihl mine workings and descending underground through the old rolling gallery. At Lasauvage, the train continues on to Saulnes (France), a former mining and steelworks site. It's an impressive 4 km journey that appeals to young and old alike! Departure from Fond-de-Gras is from the platform next to the café-restaurant Bei der Giedel (with a lovely terrace to stop on the way back).

Site of 255 ha protected since 1991, the Giele Botter nature reserve is home to many animal and plant species. It is part of the European Natura 2000 network, which aims to protect the fauna and flora. Two main trails run through it: the Prënzebierg Giele Botter discovery trail (7 km), between Pétange and Fond-de-Gras and the Giele Botter geological trail (4 km), a closed circuit with nine different stations, starting from Niederkorn.