From Kathpedia: "The pagan wall (French: Mur Païen) is a more than 10 km long, up to 3 m high, probably Bronze Age protective wall, which gives the archaeologist puzzles.The remains of this enclosure were restored by the Romans and used as an observation post for the The Romans called the place Altitona which became Hohenburg among the Merovingians who left several tombs on the Odilienberg. "

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Sabine

August 3, 2019

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These remains of the wall in the middle of the forest exude a peculiar fascination, especially as the age, builder, purpose of the building are not really clarified until today. More detailed information can be found on the following website:
odilienberg-elsass.de/die-heidenmauer
But here too the conclusion: many explanations, little real knowledge. But that's what makes it so exciting. For me an interesting completion of our visit to the Odilienberg.

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Jochen

April 25, 2019

Hiking

This is probably a circular path, where you can always find parts of a mighty masonry. Here on this short climb particularly impressive.

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1. Heathen Wall Loop – Pagan Wall loop from Saint-Nabor

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2. Heathen Wall Loop – The great wall loop from Mont Sainte-Odile

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3. Mount Sainte-Odile – Heathen Wall Loop loop from Heiligenstein

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Elevation 10 m

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Monday 26 January

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-2°C

94 %

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Heathen Wall Loop

1. Heathen Wall Loop – Pagan Wall loop from Saint-Nabor

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