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Milbech

Milbech or Millbech is a village in the commune of Contern, in southern Luxembourg. As of 2005, the village has a population of 100. It is located directly adjacent to Moutfort, separated by a railway with the only links being a road bridge and a pedestrian foot-tunnel. Milbech is located 264.4 metres above sea level.

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Milbech
Millbech
Village
Muhlbach
Milbech
Coordinates: 49°35′16″N 6°14′46″E / 49.58778°N 6.24611°E / 49.58778; 6.24611
CountryLuxembourg
CantonLuxembourg District
CommuneContern
LocalityMoutfort
Elevation
264.3 m (867 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2
LAU 2LU0000302

Milbech or Millbech (French: Muhlbach) is a village in the commune of Contern, in southern Luxembourg. As of 2005, the village has a population of 100. It is located directly adjacent to Moutfort, separated by a railway with the only links being a road bridge and a pedestrian foot-tunnel.12 Milbech is located 264.4 metres above sea level.3

History

The oldest mention of Milbech is on a map dating back to 1717 where it was written as Milbich, by 1778, the area now known as Milbech was made up of 2 settlements, Nehmuhl and Millbachen Millen, the latter of which is still regarded at the Moulin de Milbech.456 Milbech was first officially listed by its french name in 1905.78

Transport

Milbech is situated atop the CR234 main road which provides road access to the rest of Luxembourg. Milbech has a bus stop, named Milbech which is served by routine bus routes.9 Milbech is also not far from Oetrange railway station.

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References

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  2. map.geoportail.lu https://map.geoportail.lu/theme/main?version=3&bgLayer=basemap_2015_global&zoom=14&X=695135&Y=6374816&layers=&opacities=&pk_campaign=geoseo_data&lang=en&time=&rotation=0&crosshair=false. Retrieved 2024-12-21. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Topographical Map 1:5000 - Geodata of the municipality Contern". map.geoportail.lu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  4. "Old map". www.encheres-luxembourg.lu. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  5. "Ferraris Map 1:20k 1778 - Geodata of the municipality Contern". map.geoportail.lu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  6. map.geoportail.lu https://map.geoportail.lu/theme/main?version=3&bgLayer=basemap_2015_global&zoom=15&X=695086&Y=6375084&layers=2615&opacities=1&pk_campaign=geoseo_data&lang=en&rotation=0&time=. Retrieved 2024-12-21. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. "Topographical Map 1905 - Geodata of the municipality Contern". map.geoportail.lu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  8. map.geoportail.lu https://map.geoportail.lu/theme/main?version=3&bgLayer=basemap_2015_global&zoom=14&X=695201&Y=6375397&layers=269-302-328&opacities=1-1-1&pk_campaign=geoseo_data&lang=en&time=----&rotation=0. Retrieved 2024-12-21. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. map.geoportail.lu https://map.geoportail.lu/theme/main?version=3&bgLayer=basemap_2015_global&zoom=17&X=695281&Y=6375238&layers=147&opacities=1&pk_campaign=geoseo_data&lang=en&rotation=0&time=. Retrieved 2024-12-21. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)