Schweighouse-Sur-Moder: River, Local History and Routes

Schweighouse-Sur-Moder offers several specific starting points for planning a trip: local history, cultural events and routes through wooded landscapes. If you are looking for a hotel in Schweighouse-Sur-Moder, you can first consider whether a historical trail, an event date or the landscape will be the focus of your trip.

The Moder and routes through wooded landscapes

The Moder is the main waterway that crosses the municipality and is also a direct tributary of the Rhine. The river landscape can therefore be appreciated both as a feature of the town and through the multiple crossings along a circular route.

The permanent circular route starts in Schweighouse-Sur-Moder and runs through the pine forests in the southwest of the Forêt d'Exception® de Haguenau. Along the way, it crosses the Zinsel du Nord and the Moder several times. Check local conditions before setting out.

La balade du Sandhaas runs through the area around Schweighouse-Sur-Moder, between Haguenau and Schweighouse, through town, fields and forest. The landscapes along the route include a pine forest on sand dunes and a deciduous forest. The two routes therefore offer different highlights: river crossings and pine forest define the permanent circular route, while La balade du Sandhaas passes through several types of landscape. This provides a practical guide when comparing the routes based on their described features.

Local history along a circular route

The Circuit Historique de Schweighouse/Moder passes the town’s monuments and traces its history. It starts at La Villa, giving you a clear point of reference for exploring local history as you plan your trip.

One specific historical reference is the discovery of Roman graves in the walls of the old church: they were found in 1899, when the church was demolished. The parish of Schweighouse has existed since the end of the 10th century. This brings together a long-standing religious history and a precisely dated archaeological find.

Cultural events and accessibility

La K'Artonnerie offers family events, including concerts and theatrical performances. The performances take place at the Centre Culturel et Sportif Robert Kaeufling in Schweighouse-Sur-Moder. Since the program changes with the seasons, check the date and venue of the specific performance when planning your trip.

There is parking next to the Centre Culturel et Sportif Robert Kaeufling, at the La K'Artonnerie event venue. The entrance is step-free, and adapted restroom facilities are available for wheelchair users. Confirm the specific arrangements when booking.

Getting there by bus, bicycle and car

Schweighouse-sur-Moder railway station has covered bicycle shelters and free parking for cars. It is also connected to the Fluo regional bus network and the Ritmo urban bus network. Facilities and parking rules can change; check the latest parking and connection information before you travel.

Discover more destinations: Dettwiller, Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne, Eschbourg, Eckwersheim, Windstein, Kutzenhausen, Orschwiller, Strasbourg.

For the broader travel overview: Bas-Rhin.