The 30km part of Stage 1 (Luxembourg – Luxembourg) is starting in Larochette, in the north-east of Luxembourg and finishing in Vianden on top of the famous Niklosbierg. Vianden is located in the north of country and is know for the Vianden Castle.
The route that will lead to Vianden will pass the eastern part of Luxembourg and will be mostly flat till the ascension of the Niklosbierg (4.4 km à 6,1%). The first 600 meters of the Niklosbierg climb will be the tricky ones due to cobblestones.