Diekirch, Luxembourg 10.08.2025 🗓️
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The „Randonnée Jempy Schmitz“ is not a competitive race but rather a popular cycling tour (or „randonnée“ in French) held annually in Luxembourg. Here is a summary of its history and key characteristics:
- In Honor of a Luxembourgish Legend: The event is named after Jempy Schmitz, a highly respected Luxembourgish cyclist. Schmitz had a successful career, including winning stages in the Tour de France and the Tour de Luxembourg. The randonnée serves as a tribute to his legacy.
- Annual Event: The Randonnée Jempy Schmitz has been a fixture on the Luxembourgish cycling calendar for many years. It typically takes place in August.
- Format: Unlike a traditional race, this is a recreational event designed for cyclists of all levels. It offers multiple routes of varying distances, allowing participants to choose a challenge that suits their abilities.
- Location: The event is based in the town of Diekirch and takes cyclists through the beautiful and hilly landscapes of the Oesling region in northern Luxembourg.
- Collaboration: The randonnée is organized by a collective of local groups, including the Velo Club Diekirch, the Lions Club Eislek, and the Amis de Jempy Schmitz.
- Community and Charity: The event is known for its friendly, community-oriented atmosphere. It also often has a charitable component, with a portion of the registration fees going to a good cause.
- Highlights: The routes are celebrated for their scenic beauty and the well-organized rest stops, which often feature local food and drinks. The famous „Hameschmier“ (ham sandwich) at the Munshausen rest stop is a particularly well-known tradition.
- Modernization: In recent years, the event has adopted modern practices, such as offering GPX files for the routes and even being designated as a „green event“ for its focus on sustainability. It has also collaborated with the „Lëtz’Trail“ app for tracking.
Route:
48 km (Route A), Start between 7:00 and 11:30 am
80 km (Route B), Start between 7:00 and 11:00 am
120 km (Route C), Start between 7:00 and 10:00 am
155 km (Route D), Departure between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Groupe Jempy Schmitz: Start 8:30 am
Start-Arrival: Diekirch municipal swimming pool (Rue Joseph Merten, 9257 Diekirch)
Registration and payment on site:
Route A: €6
Route B: €8
Route C: €9
Route D: €12
Licensee: €5
Refreshments and control:
Bivels – Village: 7h30-15h30 (A+B+C+D)
Munshausen: 8:00-11:00 (D)
Bourcy (water point): 9h30-12h00 (D)
Huldange: 9h30-13h00 (C+D)
Discover the beautiful Éislek by bike and join us for the 30. edition of the Randonnée JEMPY SCHMITZ! 🚵♂️
Choose between 4 different loops: 48km, 80km, 120km or 155km
Über den Autor
