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Mount Sainte-Odile – The Ehn loop from Obernai

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Mount Sainte-Odile – The Ehn loop from Obernai

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4.7

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Mount Sainte-Odile – The Ehn loop from Obernai

05:23

17.9km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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After 120 m for 197 m

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After 17.6 km for 197 m

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Waypoints

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1.37 km

Old Dam on the Ehn

Highlight • Monument

Located 25 km southwest of Strasbourg, Obernai, with its numerous attractions, rises on the banks of the Ehn River, which is why it was formerly known as Ehnheim. The Ehn is a 36-kilometer-long left tributary of the Ill River in the French department of Bas-Rhin in the Grand Est region.

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4.45 km

Saint Maternus Church, Ottrott

Highlight • Religious Site

In the heart of Alsace, at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile, lies Ottrott, world-famous for its red wine. This charming little village nestled in the countryside is the land of Mont Sainte-Odile and welcomes visitors to a flower-filled atmosphere. Hiking trails lead to the discovery of the 10.5 km long "Mur Paien" (pagan wall) in the heart of the forest, whose origins remain unknown. Winemakers, for their part, have used their expertise to enhance the "Rouge d'Ottrott," a Burgundy grape variety cultivated in the region since the 11th century. Perched on a hilltop is the Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey, a pilgrimage center in Alsace. Magnificent panoramic views offer views of the Alsatian plain and the Vosges Mountains.

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7.98 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. The rock is known for its picturesque beauty and geological importance.

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8.83 km

Orientation panel at Mont Sainte-Odile

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thanks to the board you have a good overview of what you can see from here

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8.91 km

Sundial

Highlight • Monument

The sundial was designed by the monks of the Neuburg Cistercian Abbey in the 18th century. As a feature that is unique worldwide, it not only shows the local solar time, but also the Italian, Babylonian, ancient times and the times of different regions of the world. The base of the clock, installed in the abbey in 1935, has Monseigneur Ruch's coat of arms on one side and an inscription in Latin, here in German, on the other side: "You go forward, just as the receding shadow indicates our hours. We are just dust and shadows.” Underneath, the date of the transfer to Mount Odile, 1935. On the reverse, the origin of the sundial: “From the ruins of Neuburg Abbey”.

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9.21 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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9.33 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 go 'into yourself'.
The place is widely known and popular, so it is usually well frequented.

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16.9 km

The Ehn

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

5.84 km

3.93 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

4.03 km

2.49 km

1.57 km

1.35 km

641 m

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Highest point (750 m)

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Mount Sainte-Odile – The Ehn loop from Obernai

Old Dam on the Ehn

Saint Maternus Church, Ottrott

Oberkirch Rock

Orientation panel at Mont Sainte-Odile

Sundial

Way of the Cross

Mount Sainte-Odile

The Ehn

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