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The Taennchel massif from Thannenkirch
Visorando Member
9.49 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,864 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thannenkirch (Haut-Rhin)
Discover the Taennchel massif and its impressive sandstone rocks of the Vosges from the picturesque village of Thannenkirch.
Tour du Taennchel starting from Schelmenkopf
7.46 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This is a hike of around twelve kilometres that allows you to see most of the interesting rock formations in the magical setting of the Taennchel.
The walk starts at the Club Vosgien chalet at Schelmenkopf, above Ribeauvillé. To get there from Ribeauvillé, take the road to Aubure, then at the hamlet of ‘La Pépinière’, turn off towards La Grande Verrerie. Please note: this route is inaccessible in winter as the path is unpaved.
Taennchel and the Source des Corbeaux from the Grande Verrerie
6.88 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,680 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This 12-kilometre hike will take you to the main rocks of Taennchel and the amazing Source des Corbeaux, starting from the small car park at the bottom of the Grande Verrerie.
The Taennchel and its many rocks
8.18 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,834 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thannenkirch (Haut-Rhin)
A circular hike from Thannenkirch to discover the Taennchel massif, renowned for its positive telluric energy and dotted with numerous remarkable rocks. The route is mainly through forest, offering some beautiful views of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines valley to the north, the Colmar plain to the south and east.
Route around the three castles of Ribeauvillé and the Taennchel massif
15.53 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,084 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
Route allowing you to visit the three castles of Ribeauvillé (Giersberg Castle, Saint-Ulrich Castle and Ribeaupierre Castle) with superb views over the Alsace plain.
Then climb and cross the Taennchel Massif with its rocks, its pagan wall and its views of Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle.
The Taennchel from Ribeauvillé via the Trois Châteaux
9.99 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,520 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
A fairly demanding hike, as there is a long climb right from the start, but one that offers numerous incredible views.You start by climbing up to the three castles via paths through the vineyards, then ascend the Taennechel via its fairly steep south-eastern peak, known as the Rocher de la Paix d’Udine, which also offers a rather striking view over the Alsace plain.
Next, we explore the numerous sandstone outcrops dotting the ridge before descending back to Ribeauvillé.
Walks near Abri Kutzig Buech
Ribeauvillé - Le Bonhomme
Tourism professional
17.75 mi
+3,858 ft
-2,444 ft
11h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
Stage thirteen, from Ribeauvillé to Le Bonhomme, is very long and involves a significant climb. It marks the hiker’s entry into the Hautes-Vosges and its first major peaks: Hirzberg and Brézouard, via the Lapoutroie valley. With a mountain atmosphere and superb views in store.
Vosges Mountain Biking Day 5: Chatenois – Aubure (Part 1)
9.60 mi
+2,021 ft
-436 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Châtenois (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route forms the first part of the fifth stage of a 7-day tour on the Alsatian side of the Vosges. The route follows mainly forest tracks in good condition. The signposting, which is excellent, consists of signs bearing an orange or red mountain bike logo accompanied by the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).
Châtenois - Ribeauvillé
12.79 mi
+2,238 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Châtenois (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
With this superb twelfth stage of the Vosges crossing proposed by Passion Vosges magazine, published by Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace and L’Alsace, the hiker visits a series of castles, starting with the iconic Haut-Koenigsbourg. After a lovely detour into the valley of the mountain village of Thannenkirch, a final climb leads to the steep and spectacular site of the three castles overlooking the charming wine-growing town of Ribeauvillé, the end point of this 20-kilometre route.
From Sélestat to Ribeauvillé via Haut-Koenigsbourg
13.49 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,713 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sélestat (Bas-Rhin)
Hiking trail from Sélestat station, easily accessible from many towns in Alsace, to Ribeauvillé, from where you can return to Sélestat station by bus.
The route offers magnificent views of the Vosges mountains from the outskirts of Sélestat, with Kintzheim Castle and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on your left, the village of Châtenois opposite you, and Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles above Scherwiller on your right.
You will pass through part of Châtenois before tackling the climb to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a major tourist attraction in Alsace. You will finally end your journey in the middle of the vineyards, between Bergheim, a charming fortified village in the foothills of the Vosges, and Ribeauvillé, your destination.
Dambach-la-Ville – Obernai
18.18 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,450 ft
9h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dambach-la-Ville (Bas-Rhin)
Vine growing is an integral part of the Alsatian landscape. There is also a route named after it. This route is the fifth stage of the vineyard walk and connects Dambach-la-Ville to Obernai. There are numerous vantage points, indeed they are almost everywhere outside the villages. The villages themselves are very typical, with pretty half-timbered houses and undeniable charm. The region’s heritage is equally well represented.
Mountain biking in the Vosges, Day 4: Hohwald - Chatenois (Part 1)
7.84 mi
+840 ft
-1,558 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the first part of thefourth stage of a seven-day tour of the Alsatian side of the Vosges mountains. Most of the route is on forest roads in good condition. The signage is excellent, consisting of signs with an orange or red mountain bike logo and the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).