Description
A short circular trail not far from the Upper Sûre lake that commemorates the fate of soldiers and villagers during the Battle of the Bulge.
A dark chapter in history unfolded in the small village of Nothum at the end of 1944. During the Battle of the Bulge, between 27 December 1944 and 9 January 1945, the village was the scene of fierce fighting. Initially, German soldiers occupied the houses in the village, before American troops took over later. In the midst of it all: the civilian population, who suffered particularly under the difficult conditions.
The Nothum 44/45 memorial trail is a 1.6 kilometre circular route that is easy to walk and has several information points commemorating the events of this period. If you take the time to read all the information boards and listen to the accompanying audio material, you should allow around an hour and a half.
At each station, QR codes provide access to additional material - including eyewitness accounts, archive photos and historical audio or video recordings. This not only documents what happened but also brings it to life.
Directions
The path is marked.
For your safety
Weather conditions such as wetness, ice and wind can make a tour more difficult. The information refers to optimal conditions.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and something to drink.
Journey
Use the free public transport and travel climate-friendly by bus and train.
Nearest bus stop: "Nothum Schumann"
Parking:
There is a parking lot directly at the starting point.
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