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Château de Girsberg (Ribeauvillé) walks
The two castles
Visorando Member
8.37 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,814 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
Climb up the Three Castles Trail, superb view of the region, visit the ruins of two castles (the third is closed to the public), then walk through the forest to reach the N.D. de Dusenbach monastery, descend via the original Way of the Cross.
Castles and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Dusenbach in Ribeauvillé
4.57 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,362 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike that is not too long but includes a few steep hills. While the old town's heritage is remarkable, the route on the heights of Ribeauvillé is also worth a detour with its three castles and the monastery of Notre-Dame de Dusenbach.
The castles of Ribeauvillé and Notre-Dame de Dusenbach
3.38 mi
+955 ft
-948 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This route links the famous castles of Ribeauvillé, which majestically overlook the town, and leads to the Notre-Dame de Dusenbach monastery, an important place of pilgrimage in Alsace. Magnificent views of the vineyards, the plain and the Black Forest can be admired from the fortified castles, the highest points of the walk.
Circular route via the castles of Ribeauvillé, the Mur Païen and the rocks
10.96 mi
+2,474 ft
-2,477 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This superb walk will take you on a journey of discovery through the three castles of Ribeauvillé, the Mur Païen and the splendid surrounding forests, punctuated by numerous stops on rocky outcrops offering magnificent views. The walk is characterised by a demanding ascent, with a succession of steep slopes, presenting a fine challenge for walkers. The gentler descent will take you to the peaceful Dusenbach Monastery, offering a pleasant contrast after the exertion.
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 Château de Girsberg (Ribeauvillé)
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.