Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Mont Sainte-Odile

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Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Mont Sainte-Odile

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Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Mont Sainte-Odile

02:33

8.05km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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955 m

Viewpoint

2.31 km

Heathen Wall Loop

Highlight • Historical Site

These remnants of a wall, standing so deep in the forest, exude a peculiar fascination, especially since the age, builder, and purpose of the structure remain unclear to this day. More detailed information can be found on the following website:

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3.18 km

Pagan Wall

Highlight • Monument

This way of the cross is really something special. The various stations are embedded with ceramics in the rock on which the monastery stands.

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3.35 km

Way of the Cross

Highlight • Trail

Along the Way of the Cross, 14 ceramics decorate the rock walls of the monastery plateau.
They come from the ceramist Leon Elchinger (1871-1942).

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3.47 km

Mount Sainte-Odile

Highlight • Settlement

Fantastic view. Historical and cultural highlight.
The monastery complex now also houses a hotel and a restaurant. The monastery can largely be visited freely and there are many corners to …

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4.12 km

Oberkirch Rock

Highlight • Other

The Rocher Oberkirch is a prominent rock located near Mont Saint-Odile in Alsace. It rises majestically above the surrounding landscape and offers impressive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. …

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5.16 km

The great wall

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The "Heidenmauer" (Heathen Wall) surrounding Mount Odilienberg dates back to the time before Christ and was probably a protective wall against intruders, protecting the area on the mountain as a …

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6.09 km

Rocher du Panorama

Viewpoint

7.14 km

Pagan Wall Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice view with great rocks to sit on. The Abri Paul Muller refuge is slightly in the background and is spacious and suitable for a bivouac in the hut …

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7.34 km

Männelstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rock with a wonderful view over the Rhine plain... right in front of it there is a shelter where you can take a long break

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8.05 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

416 m

401 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.29 km

348 m

247 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

14°C

7°C

87 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 6, 2022,Elsass; Circuit du Mur Paiën – Mont Sainte-Odile

Many tourists go to the pilgrimage site of St. Odile. So do I once again. But the highlight is a 10 km up to 3 m high city (?) wall from the Bronze Age (!) which practically covers the entire plateau. You can walk along it and enjoy the view from various viewing rocks again and again. I like the …

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May 26, 2025,Mont Sainte Odile - Runde um die Heidenmauer – Quelle - Kloster und Schloß Dreistein

A beautiful hike along the walled city wall around Mount Odilienberg. The route runs through green forests without any major climbs, offering breathtaking views time and again.

The monastery is a "reverent" place, so unfortunately, our Luzie wasn't allowed inside. So we didn't stay any longer and continued straight on to Dreistein Castle.

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May 2, 2024,Circuit du Mur Paiën – Mont Sainte-Odile Runde von aint-Nabor

Short vacation in Alsace.... 😊
Today's tour was in the neighboring Vosges. Such a beautiful, varied path. The rock formations are, for me, inexplicable.

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