| The place Schmiede (in Luxemburgish local tongue 'Schmëtt') is the northernmost village of the
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Situated at a 'real' tripoint, as the state frontier of Luxembourg meets here the Belgian internal boundaries of Liege and Luxembourg-Belge provinces. The Belgian internal provincial borderline, also is the linguistic border between German and French language area. L-9999 Schmiede (GDL) - at 1650 ft. height above sea level. |
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We arrive in
Luxemburg: here is the starting point of the National
Road N7, which runs through Luxembourg from north
to south all the way to the Capital. (= 42 miles, travel-time
1.5 hrs!!). Which can be considered amazingly far for
Luxembourg standards... route de Stavelot |
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Looking back: upon leaving Schmiede, we enter Belgium (again): here is the starting point of the National Road N68 to Vielsalm (B) and Malmédy (B). |
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When leaving Schmiede (L), we reach a newly built round-about, entirely on Belgian territory, as per blue-white road signs: it is not possible to determine the exact border-line here easily. |
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Near the same round-about:
looking back to Luxembourg and the huge filling-stations
directly behind the border, as well as the shopping
centre 'Knauf Center' , open on Sundays, and strategically
situated on the border and dominating the rest of the
village and surroundings. (www.knaufcenter.lu***) |
*** This page is not sponsored in any way by nor related in any way to the Knauf Center or its owners/operators. Knauf and/or AD Del Haize might be registered brand names or trade-marks mentioned solely for information and without prejudice.
BK 2002 November
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