Discover Ingwiller: Church, Synagogue and Walking Routes

In Ingwiller, a range of different attractions can shape your travel plans: the Protestant church, the synagogue, trails with literary and natural history themes, and the Piscine de plein air d’Ingwiller. The buildings’ history, walking routes and outdoor pool offer different ways to tailor your stay to your interests. When choosing a trail, details such as distance, duration and subject matter can be especially helpful.

Church and synagogue: different architectural histories

The Protestant church in Ingwiller was already owned by Neuwiller Abbey in 1178. It is a Gothic hall church with a former Romanesque choir tower, whose upper section is Neo-Gothic. The two lower floors of the former Romanesque choir tower are the oldest part. They are thought to date from the last quarter of the 12th century. For architecture enthusiasts, the combination of these different styles is a particular point of interest: the Gothic hall church is complemented by the tower’s Romanesque lower floors and Neo-Gothic upper section.

The synagogue in Ingwiller was built in 1822. Its onion dome, designed in an Oriental style, dates from 1913 and is clad in copper. The dates relate to different aspects of the buildings’ history: 1178 refers to the church’s ownership by the abbey, 1822 to the construction of the synagogue, and 1913 to its tower. These dates and architectural features offer a way to distinguish between the two religious buildings.

Walking routes around Seelberg and along the Moder

The Sentier poétique du Seelberg is a shaded circular walking trail featuring poems in French, German and Alsatian. The route is 3.7 kilometres long and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It starts at the Maison Forestière du Seelberg. The poems in three languages give the route a literary focus, while its length and approximate duration help with planning your time.

The Sentier botanique du Seelberg offers a different theme. At several stops, you can learn about the various tree species found in the surrounding forests. You can also explore the ruins of the Tierkirchlein. The Tierkirchlein was a former chapel and once served as a pilgrimage site for the healing of sick animals. The route therefore combines natural history with the story of this former pilgrimage site.

The Sentier de la Moder is a 4-kilometre circular walking trail in Ingwiller. It is designated for the general public, or for all levels of difficulty. Washhouses and information panels about the Stellsteg marsh lie along the route. Unlike the poetry trail, this route focuses on washhouses and information about the marsh rather than poems.

Comparing the two circular routes by theme and length, the Sentier poétique is 3.7 kilometres long and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the 4-kilometre Sentier de la Moder passes washhouses and information panels about the marsh. The botanical trail, in turn, focuses on the tree species of the surrounding forests and the ruins of the Tierkirchlein. Route details may be updated, so check the information for your chosen trail before setting out.

Outdoor swimming pool in Ingwiller

The Piscine de plein air d’Ingwiller includes a heated outdoor pool, green spaces, a sports field, slides and a paddling pool. If you plan to include the pool in your day, check the current opening hours before your visit.

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