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Historical Site
· Alsace
· 221 m
Situated on the Romanesque Route of Alsace and the Via Habsbourg, the Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Ottmarsheim is a jewel of 11th-century Romanesque architecture. Its central octagonal plan makes it unique in France.
Count Rudolf of Altenburg founded an abbey on his estate in Ottmarsheim for Benedictine nuns, which was consecrated in 1049 by the Alsatian Pope Leo IX. With its octagonal shape, it is the smaller replica of the Palatine Chapel in Aachen.
Numerous fires have marked the history of the abbey church since 1272. Restoration work also brought to light magnificent frescoes from the 11th and 15th centuries. However, a serious fire in 1991 caused considerable damage. And it was only in 1999 that the building regained its splendour following a vast building site.
On the Romanesque Road of Alsace, come and discover this building classified as a Historic Monument.
Guided tours can be organised all year round in French and German on reservation.
Coordinates
DD
47.787291, 7.507572
DMS
47°47'14.2"N 7°30'27.3"E
UTM
32T 388215 5293737
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Maps and trails
Bicycle Rides
· Alsace
Cycle tour on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Route - part of France from Kembs to Volgelsheim via Ottmarsheim, Blodelsheim, and Fessenheim
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Bicycle Rides
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Descent
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Bicycle Rides
· Alsace
Bike route: BL841 Romanesque Route. Rhône-Rhine bike loop towards Ottmarsheim
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
41.8 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
27 m
Descent
27 m
Bucolic ride starting from the nature house along the canal
from Dimitri Lett,
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Long Distance Cycling
· The Black Forest
From the Alsace Wine Route to the Baden Wine Route
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
402.7 km
Duration
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Ascent
2,542 m
Descent
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