DKV Urban Trail Luxembourg: explore the city in your sneakers!

Do you enjoy unique and challenging sports events? Want to explore Luxembourg City in a whole new way? Then don’t miss the DKV Urban Trail in Luxembourg, one of the city’s major sporting events! As always, the DKV Urban Trail is sure to delight runners across Luxembourg. So, areyou ready to lace up your sneakers and head to the starting line?

See you at the next edition of the DKV Urban Trail in April 2027. Dates are still to be confirmed.

An event not to be missed in Luxembourg

Want to take part in an incredible sporting event and discover the city of Luxembourg in a whole new way?

The DKV Urban Trail challenge

Do you love athletic challenges? Join the runners and walkers who take to the streets of Luxembourg City every year. You too can tackle the many stairs, elevation changes, and forest trails of the Grand Duchy’s capital. Nordic walker, runner, or casual walker? There’s an urban trail and athletic route for everyone!

Beyond the real athletic challenge posed by this one-of-a-kind event, the DKV Urban Trail is a magnificent race. It leaves no participant indifferent.

Year after year, the number of participants grows. In 2026, more than 6,700 participants crisscrossed the streets of the capital and tackled the magnificent courses, choosing based on their fitness level and appetite for challenge.

See the City of Luxembourg in a New Light

The DKV Urban Trail is also an opportunity to discover the City of Luxembourg in a new light. By participating in the race, you’ll see the capital’s iconic neighborhoods.

You’ll pass by all the historic, unique, or exceptional sites: the Grand Ducal Palace, the Bock Casemates, the Vauban fortifications, Neumünster Abbey, Fort Thungen, MUDAM, European Union buildings, the Luxembourg Philharmonic, and more.

The route is varied, and runners enjoy a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.

Highlights of this unforgettable race in Luxembourg

Runners set off from the Cité Judiciaire in the Upper Town district to traverse the streets of the historic city center and descend toward the Lower Town of the Grund, as well as the Clausen. They also climb numerous staircases and tackle the daunting ascent through the foresttoward the Kirchberg European Quarter before descending back toward the city center through the Vauban fortifications.

For us, it’s especiallythe unforgettable run through the dark Pfaffenthal Tunnel, to the sound of drums, that we’ll remember. And what about the seemingly endless climb back up to the finish line at the Cité Judiciaire?

In short, an epic adventure! But what a thrill at the end!! A challenge against yourself and such an incredible way to explore the beautiful city of Luxembourg!

In any case, the DKV Urban Trail is an unforgettable athletic race in a magnificent setting. Our favorite! All that’s left is for you to choose the number of kilometers you’re ready to tackle.

DKV Urban Trail is looking for volunteers

Would you like to help with the logistics of this sporting event? The organizers are looking for volunteers—feel free to contact them via the website urban-trail.lu. Drivers, please note: some streets in the capital will be closed to traffic. Check for updates. We’re sure this race will get you excited, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll be back!

Sports courses for all levels at the DKV Urban Trail

Starting from the Plateau Saint Esprit, several challenging courses—due to the city’s elevation changes—are available to athletes.

Nordic walking

On Saturday, three Nordic walking routes of 5, 10, and 18 km await walkers, with staggered starts between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Traditional races

On Sunday, it’s the runners’ turn:

• Les Traces de Vauban 13 km, individual race: Les Traces de Vauban is the DKV’s classic race. Starts are staggered in three waves beginning at 12 p.m.,
• Dans les Pas de Mélusine, an 18 km race , either as an individual or in a team of three,
• Le Trail des Forts, 27 km individual race, starting at 11 a.m.
• La GranDucale, 34 km individual race, starting at 10:40 a.m. It will take you all the way to Hespérange.

In addition, Mini Trails are also available for younger participants: 900 meters for ages 6–8, 1,600 meters for ages 9–12. The awards ceremony begins at 2:00 PM. Childcare is available for runners and their companions. Your first race of the season? Get ready for the Urban Trail and the upcoming season.

Other sporting events that may interest you

Do you enjoy athletic challenges? Then don’t miss the ING Night Marathon in Luxembourg and the Leopard UTML in the Mullerthal. Also check out the Duck Race for a race with a twist... The DKV Urban Trail is sponsored by DKV Luxembourg, a member of the Lalux Group, and by its main partner, Spuerkeess.

Website: https://dkv-urbantrail.lu/