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Tour du Mont d'Or
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Franz Josef Klingen
June 16, 2024
Hiking
The Mont d'Or is 529m high and offers a wonderful view in all directions. On the mountain stands the remains of a tower from the 10th century.
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Melissa Foerster
December 15, 2022
Hiking
The Mont d'Or tower dates from the 10th century. It was built as a castle on the Mont d'Or as a winter residence and belonged to a fortified village. The tower offers beautiful views of the city and the region.
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