Pleasant footpath passing the castles of Osttratt. Route in the sunshine and through the forest. Beautiful pink sandstone rocks, visit to the pagan wall; Sainte-Odile monastery, a telluric centre and a centre for meditation; splendid view over the Alsace plain; return via the GR variant if you wish.
| Department | Bas-Rhin |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Boersch |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Duration | 5:00 |
| Recommended period | from june to october |
| Environment | Countryside |
| Kilometres | 25 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 230m |
| Change in altitude | 530m |
From Boersch village square, make your way towards Obernai; at No.10, turn right and follow the markers for the GR5 towards Sainte-Odile, along the Way of Saint James.
Boersch - Ottrott: itinerary signposted by the Club Vosgien + logo: Way of Saint James.
Ottrott - Sainte-Odile Mountain: follow the logo; climb up the gentle slope through the forest.
Arrive at the monastery via a staircase which provides access to the site: church, chapels, viewpoint, souvenirs, snacks.
Return: itinerary signposted by the Club Vosgien towards Barr; stop at the Sainte-Odile spring, then continue towards Barr; stop at Saint James House, then follow the signposting to Ottrott: return to where you started out by following the Boersch signposting.
