The Étang du Stock gives Kerprich-Aux-Bois a strong connection to nature and water. The municipality includes a remarkable wetland; there is a designated fishing area on the lake, which is also used for activities such as sailing. Other highlights include the “la Biodiversité au fil de l'Oh” photography trail along the Canal de la Sarre, as well as local traces of ecclesiastical and canal history. This gives you two distinct focuses to choose from for your trip: landscape and water, or cultural history.
Wetland and protection at the Étang du Stock
Kerprich-Aux-Bois includes a remarkable wetland, the Étang du Stock; the SDAGE calls for strict protection of this area. The part of the Étang du Stock within the municipality belongs to a Type 1 ZNIEFF and to a largely wet “Espace Naturel Sensible” (sensitive natural area). Wetland protection and recreational use of the water are therefore two distinct aspects to consider side by side when planning your trip.
If you are particularly interested in landscapes and nature conservation, the Étang du Stock offers a specific focus. If you would rather include activities on the water, the same lake also offers fishing and sailing opportunities. This distinction can help you weigh up your own interests for your stay.
Fishing, sailing and the photography trail
There is a designated fishing area at the Étang du Stock. The lake is also used for activities such as sailing. Both water activities may be seasonal, so check the conditions for your desired travel dates.
The “la Biodiversité au fil de l'Oh” photography trail is an outdoor exhibition along the Canal de la Sarre, running from Mittersheim to the Étang du Stock. The two named endpoints indicate the direction of the route. As information about the trail may be updated, check the latest route details before setting out. This lets you include this distinct excursion in your plans without confusing it with the water activities on the lake.
The cycling path along the Canal de la Sarre also passes through Kerprich-Aux-Bois. Check the surface and signage before setting off.
Church, cross and lock
Kerprich-Aux-Bois is documented as Kirchberg in 1178 and was a parish dating back to the 12th century. The Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens dates from 1766. Its stained-glass windows include some signed by Emmanuel Simminger, as well as others from the Benoît de Nancy workshop.
The Croix Famille Calais was erected in 1864 by Monsieur Calais for his wife; a niche houses a painted statue of the Virgin Mary. Lock No. 1 is also located in Kerprich-Aux-Bois and is considered an attractive part of the area’s tourist heritage. Along with the church, the cross and the lock provide further specific points of interest if you would like to include local history in your trip.
Getting here and finding accommodation
For your journey, it is important to know that Kerprich-Aux-Bois is served exclusively by the “Isy bus” on-demand transport service. Before you travel, check whether the service is currently available for your date. For cycling, the path along the Canal de la Sarre passes through the municipality; check the surface and signage before setting off.
If you are looking for a holiday rental for your trip, first decide whether nature and water or the local traces of history will play a bigger role in your stay. This priority will help you plan visits that match your interests. You can then check the practical travel arrangements for the activities and cultural sites you would like to visit.
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