Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne brings together sacred architectural history and specific nature themes: the construction phases of the Abbey Church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul span the 9th to the 19th century, while the Loosthal nature trail covers four kilometres and features 26 stops on the area's ecological characteristics. This offers two distinct perspectives to guide your trip planning: churches and Jewish heritage on the one hand, protected natural areas and their plant life on the other. The places and details below will help you shape your stay around your interests.
Nature Trail and Protected Areas
The Loosthal nature trail runs between La Petite-Pierre and Neuwiller-lès-Saverne in the “Vosges du Nord” Natura 2000 area and passes through rare, protected natural areas. It is four kilometres long and features 26 themed stops on the area's ecological characteristics. This combines a clearly measured route with informative nature stops: the trail draws attention not only to the path itself, but also to the habitats it passes through.
Another natural highlight is Galgenberg, whose orchard is home to three species of wild orchids. The garden is part of Neuwiller-lès-Saverne's nature conservation project and is open to the public, including for educational activities and nature observation. If you are planning to take part in such an activity, check the visiting arrangements in advance. The Rehgarten reed bed is also part of the nature conservation project and is open to the public. The nature-focused options therefore range from a trail with interpretive stops to two different types of landscape.
Abbey Church and Jewish Heritage
The Abbey Church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul brings together Romanesque style, the Romanesque transitional phase, and Gothic and Baroque forms. Its construction phases span the 9th to the 19th century. Its furnishings include a 12th-century baptismal font, an 18th-century reliquary tomb of Saint Adalbert, the Holy Sepulchre from 1478, and four polychrome wooden statues from the 15th century. The different dates show how many periods are represented in the church's furnishings.
Another notable ensemble is the Tapestries of Saint Adalbert. Made at the beginning of the 15th century, they consist of four woven panels. Together, they are 20 metres long and depict 165 figures. These numbers give an idea of the scale of this sequence of images and complement the individual furnishings, which date from different periods, with a unified ensemble.
The Church of Saint-Adelphe is a late Romanesque building, constructed mainly at the beginning of the 13th century to house the relics of Saint Adalbert. It also served as a parish and pilgrimage church. In 2026, the church is open daily from 1 April to 31 December: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and until 5 p.m. in winter. Check the opening hours again before your trip.
The former Jewish cemetery of Neuwiller-lès-Saverne is considered the oldest Jewish cemetery in Alsace. Hebrew inscriptions on the stones of the perimeter wall date from 1260 to 1550. The site has been listed as a Monument historique since 10 February 1999. The former synagogue is also a stop on the audio tour of Neuwiller-lès-Saverne. The tour also explores the once widespread rural Jewish life in Alsace, adding another perspective on Jewish heritage to the story of the cemetery.
Discover more destinations: Witternheim, Orschwiller, Lohr, Saales, Wintzenbach, Wildersbach, Langensoultzbach, Eckwersheim.
For the broader travel guide: Bas-Rhin.
