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Ahead of the pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima above Wiltz on Ascension Thursday, police have shared the various regulations around camping.
It is forbidden to camp in the vicinity of the Route Nationale in Heischtergronn, on Montée de Heischent or along the Pilgrim Route. Motorised vehicles are also forbidden outside the pre-planned routes.
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At the request of RTL, the police confirmed that it is not the first time that it is forbidden to camp in and around Heischtergronn. In Luxembourg the authorisation of the owner, be it a municipality or private person, is needed to camp on a plot of land.
Police have already cordoned off various areas in the region in recent year, but this year will be extended to Heischtergronn.
Officers will also be inspecting the affected areas, and fines will be handed out to those violating the rules.
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To ensure a smooth journey, pilgrims are advised to leave their vehicles in the car parks in Wiltz.
Every Ascension Thursday, nearly 20,000 faithful, most of them from the Portuguese community, take part in the pilgrimage.
