In the footsteps of the Spiritans

CTurpin_SarregueminesTourisme

On site, you will find the trail under the following name : SUR LES TRACES DES SPIRITAINS.

Put on your hiking shoes and set off on a hike that combines history and nature through the commune of Neufgrange, then on to Rémelfing, Zetting, and Siltzheim!

The "In the Footsteps of the Spiritans" circuit offers a beautiful loop of 11.2 km, starting from the village of Neufgrange. From the very first steps, you will be immersed in the heritage of the Spiritan Fathers: their former convent, outbuildings, cemetery, and chapel still tell the story of their lives in this place today. A stone's throw away are Saint-Joseph School, now an elementary school, and the former castle, which has become the village hall.
After this immersion in local heritage, dive into nature for a forest bath. By taking narrow paths through the Wackenkopf forest, enjoy a breath of fresh air and a true disconnection. Here, you will walk in a soothing atmosphere, surrounded by a beautiful diversity of tree species: majestic oaks stand alongside elegant beeches, while maples add a splash of color in every season.

The circuit then alternates with wider paths that border fields, offering gentle slopes and stunning views of the surrounding countryside for over a kilometer. This landscape is marked by round bales in the summer and punctuated by historical markers from the 18th century, where you can still glimpse dates almost erased by time, sometimes hidden under vegetation.

A pause is essential to admire a viewpoint in the northern part of the loop, offering breathtaking views of the surroundings.
A sign installed in front of the Neufgrange town hall will provide you with information about the marked route of this trail.

- Alternative route: a shorter version of the loop (7.6 km) can be taken by cutting at the "Wackenkopf" crossroads in one direction or at "Bruehlberg" in the other.

- Connections: shared section with the “Through the Ages” trail (Au fil des Époques - 9.4 km). Two possible connections of 1 to 2 km to the “Wash House Trail” (Circuit du Lavoir - 12.6 km) in Siltzheim.

- Trail-Marking: yellow ring

- Geographical area: The Saar Valley, lovely detours through rivers and forests

- Starting point: Neufgrange > 2 rue Saint-Michel - Town Hall