Discover Eglingen: Church, canal and trails

Eglingen offers several concrete starting points for planning a stay: Saint-Léger Parish Church, cycling routes along the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, a walking trail to Saint-Bernard and a nature trail by the pond. This brings both local history and different routes through the countryside into focus. You can take your travel priorities into account when looking for a hotel.

Saint-Léger Church and local history

Saint-Léger Parish Church is located in Eglingen on Rue Principale. Its history is marked by a turning point: the former building was destroyed during the First World War, and only the 14th-century Gothic sacristy survived. The present-day church was rebuilt in 1927. Its historical reference points therefore range from the medieval sacristy to the post-war reconstruction. Saint-Léger Parish Church also houses a bell dated 1651, which the parish acquired in 1803. 1651 is the date on the bell; 1803 is when the parish acquired it. If you are interested in architecture and local history, you will find both a building history spanning several periods and a dated object in the parish church.

Cycling: loop and gravel route

Mountain bike loop No. 30, “Autour d’Eglingen,” starts at the cycle path at the level of Eglingen and passes by the Canal du Rhône au Rhin. The canal is one of the route’s attractions. Almost the entire loop runs through the countryside. The Puits à balancier d’Eglingen is a named attraction on local mountain bike routes. Another cycling option is the 34 km “La Porte d’Alsace” gravel route, which follows the canal to Eglingen. The routes’ different features are useful for comparison: the loop, with its starting point at the level of Eglingen and its rural route, offers a different focus from the gravel route along the canal. Check local conditions on your chosen route before setting out.

On foot to Saint-Bernard and along the nature trail

A walking trail of about 5 km leads from Eglingen to Saint-Bernard. It runs alongside fields and orchards, through a dense reed bed and as far as the banks of the Canal du Rhône au Rhin. At about 5 km, it is clearly shorter than the 34 km gravel route, based on the stated route lengths; they are also different options for walking and cycling.

Another route follows a nature trail alongside the pond in Eglingen, with information panels along the way. School students contributed to the texts and illustrations. Their involvement therefore encompasses both written and visual elements of the panels. The condition of the panels and access may change. If you are planning specifically to visit the nature trail, check current conditions in advance.

Restaurant by the canal

The Restaurant à l’Arbre vert is by the canal and its cycle paths; it is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Regional specialities include dishes made with carp and frog legs. Menus and accessibility information may change, so it is advisable to check both before planning a visit. This specific place to eat complements the information about local history and routes in Eglingen.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Wihr-Au-Val, Friesen, Kappelen, Oberhergheim, Hirtzbach, Lutterbach, Pfastatt, Gunsbach.

For the broader travel overview: Haut-Rhin.