Discover Tüntingen: Village History and Hiking

If you are considering Tüntingen as a destination for a hotel stay, its historic buildings and the Auto-Pédestre hiking trail offer concrete points of reference for planning your trip. The village is home to the parish church and a Baroque wayside cross; at the exit toward Brouch stands the traditional farmstead “A Schreidesch.” The hiking route complements this architectural history with a trail through fields and forests in the Eisch Valley.

A church with a long parish history

The historicist parish church stands in the historic village center on Rue de Brouch and is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It was built in the second half of the 19th century. The parish was first mentioned in 1128 under the name “Tuntinga.” These two dates mark different periods in the village’s history: 1128 is associated with the parish, while the 19th century is associated with the construction of the church.

The church’s furnishings include a Baroque marble altar, alabaster statues, and tombs inside and outside the building. Its rich furnishings and historicist architecture are two distinct aspects of the same building. The style terms refer to different elements: “historicist” describes the church building, while “Baroque” describes the altar. In addition to the parish church, Tüntingen is also home to the Chapel of Auf der Bichel.

The wayside cross and farmstead as landmarks of history

The Baroque sandstone wayside cross dates from 1776 and stands at the intersection of Rue du Bois, Rue des Casemates, and Rue des Champs. Following changes to the road layout, it was moved from a nearby intersection to its present location. The base slab and lower section remained in their original location. It is recommended that the wayside cross be designated a cultural asset of national interest and placed under protection.

At the exit from Tüntingen toward Brouch, the traditional farmstead “A Schreidesch” stands about 30 meters back from the road. It was built in the mid-19th century; the inscription on the keystone of a barn doorway gives 1847 as the year of construction. The two details complement each other, pairing a general timeframe with a specific year. The Neoclassical farmstead has been authentically preserved and features numerous architectural details typical of its period, as well as high-quality furnishings. While the wayside cross is notable for the changes to the road layout and its relocation, “A Schreidesch” stands out for its architectural form, state of preservation, and furnishing details.

Plan your Auto-Pédestre hike

The Tuntange Auto-Pédestre hiking trail starts and ends on Rue de Luxembourg in Tüntingen, on the N12. The key figures for planning are specific: 6.79 kilometers, 1 hour and 54 minutes, and an easy difficulty level. After leaving the village, the route heads south through fields and forests and passes close to the Chapel of Scheidel in the Eisch Valley. The nearest bus stop to the route is Tuntange, Kiirch. Check the timetable before setting out so you can include the bus journey in your plans.

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