Hiking trail C20: Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, the Enlightenment pastor
Hiking trail C20: Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, the Enlightenment pastor
Duration Half-day Length 11 Km Vertical rise 370 m Difficulty Intermediate Departing from Waldersbach
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Description
Description
Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, the Protestant pastor from Ban de la Roche, lived in Waldersbach for 59 years and died here in 1826. The Oberlin Museum has promoted the work of the 18th century Alsatian figurehead for over 50 years. Oberlin was a visionary pastor, educational pioneer and ardent supporter of social progress who made a real mark on his time. He is still seen as a model. View map
Further information
Latitude 48.414329639358
Longitude 7.2149025125503
Elevation 370 m
Duration Half-day
Lenght 11 Km
Level of difficulty Intermediate
Car park Parking at the church
Departure point Church
Nearest station Fouday