Pagan Wall of Mont Sainte-Odile, Ancient stone fortification at Mont Sainte-Odile, France
The Pagan Wall extends 11 kilometers around Mont Sainte-Odile plateau, constructed with 300,000 stone blocks reaching heights of three meters.
Built between 675 and 681 CE, the wall encircled a Merovingian monastery founded by Saint Odile, overlooking the Alsace plain.
The mountain, formerly known as Altitona, served as a religious site for Proto-Celts, Celts, Romans, and Alamans through different periods.
Visitors can explore the wall through a marked hiking trail starting from Saint-Nabor parking area, following yellow markings by Club Vosgien.
The wall sections connect using wooden tenons inserted into specific notches, demonstrating advanced construction techniques from the 7th century.
Location: Ottrott
Address: Mont Sainte-Odile
GPS coordinates: 48.43560,7.39640
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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