The Pilgrim's Path

Ottrott

From the Tourist Office in Ottrott, the pilgrim's shell of Santiago de Compostela embedded in the ground will guide you along the Pilgrims’ Trail to Mont Sainte-Odile, a spiritual place in Alsace situated at an altitude of 764 metres. Suitable for children aged 8 and over.

Route: Head towards Rue des Châteaux, then Rue du Mont Sainte-Odile, which leads to the ‘Path of Happiness’. The path then overlooks the old quarries of Saint-Nabor before reaching the first remains of the Mur Païen and the Grossmatt clearing.

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
Signposting: the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim shell, followed by yellow cross markings.

A hike accessible without a car via bus route 257. Get off at the ‘Ancienne gare’ stop and walk up through the village, following the yellow cross markings.

Venue of the event

Mont Sainte-Odile Intercommunal Tourist Office

Length of visit/event

  • 1h30 min

Distance (km) to the nearest station

5,7

Audience concerned

  • Adults (individuals)

Level of difficulty

  • Challenging

Equipment required

Walking shoes