Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Goxwiller

Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Goxwiller

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Heathen Wall Loop – Mount Sainte-Odile loop from Goxwiller

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35.8km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.79 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.07 km

Nice little café in the village

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There are freshly squeezed juices, cakes, coffee. Perfect for a short break.

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16.2 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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16.4 km

Merovingian tomb

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The tombs cannot be missed as they are surrounded by a wooden railing and are signposted. They are right on the edge of the road.

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17.2 km

Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery was built in the 7th century by Odilia, a daughter of the Frankish Duke Eticho, in the Hohenburg, which had been given to her by her father for …

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17.5 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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17.6 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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