From Ribeauvillé to Dusenbach Monastery through the woods

This short walk takes you up to the Dusenbach, avoiding the dangerous road to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. From the Dusenbach, you can climb up to the Taennchel or the castles.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 209 m
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    Vertical drop: - 203 m

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    Highest point: 424 m
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    Lowest point: 268 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Rue du 3 Décembre, opposite the small buildings with a small car park (around number 70).

(S/E) With your back to the car park, turn right onto Rue du 3 Décembre for about 200m.

(1) Turn left into Rue Saint-Morand (several Club Vosgien waymarkers). At the rapidly approaching Y-road junction, turn right. Follow the yellow cross waymarkers. The path has been bulldozed for a few hundred meters, but after that, it's very pleasant.

(2) At the junction, continue straight ahead following the Yellow Cross waymarkers. Stay on the contour for a while, then descend into the Strengbach valley.

(3) At the bottom, turn right into a hairpin bend. Go past the bridge, cross the road carefully and follow it to the right for 100m. Then turn left towards Dusenbach.

(4) Take the left-hand path with crosses up to the monastery. Ignore a few side paths on the way. When you reach the monastery (which you can visit), turn right onto a small road.

(5) Follow this road to the right, towards Ribeauvillé, for 300m. Leave the road for the Sentier Maria Raydt, which turns left towards Ribeauvillé (blue triangle waymarkers). This pretty path goes through woodlands, past a lovely viewpoint, then past an educational orchard, and finally through vineyards.

(6) When you reach the road, follow it to the left as far as the roundabout. Then turn right into Rue du 3 Décembre.

(1) Continue along Rue du 3 Décembre to the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 272 m - Rue du 3 Décembre - Small car park
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 278 m - Carrefour de la boucle
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 342 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 313 m - Turn right towards the - Strengbach (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 2.35 - alt. 307 m - Start of the Way of the Cross
  6. 5 : km 3.04 - alt. 418 m - Small road after the - Le Monastère de Dusenbach
  7. 6 : km 4.59 - alt. 279 m - Route
  8. S/E : km 5.26 - alt. 272 m - Rue du 3 Décembre - Small car park

Practical information

Start: Rue du 3 Décembre, opposite the small buildings with a small car park (around number 70).

Note: The IGN map is not accurate. Please refer to the description.

Refreshments: Snacks at the monastery (ask for details).

Facilities : Picnic tables at the foot of the Way of the Cross.

In the nearby area

Visit Ribeauvillé and the Dusenbach Monastery. See their website for Masses and catering.

Factory outlet Beauvillé near the start of the hike. (High-quality fabrics)

At the bottom of Ribeauvillé, casino with spa.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
jldequin
jldequin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent and surprising walk.
Starting in the woods, ideal in hot weather, the climb up to the monastery is surprising with its Stations of the Cross, leading to this monastery nestled in the greenery.
We didn't meet anyone until we reached Ribeauville on the way back.
A must-do to stretch your legs and take a break from the crowds in the village.

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virgule
virgule

Well done to him

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PeterSmith
PeterSmith

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk in the woods - the hillside, the river and the monastery are very beautiful.
Done with a toddler (2 and a half years old - but without a pushchair, and a very good walker).

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MimiCalou
MimiCalou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely woodland walk with lots to see, including a church. Highly recommended

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olivier56220
olivier56220

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk with the Way of the Cross and a visit to the chapels with a very interesting history of the monastery.
We had a great time in the peace and serenity of this natural setting and its architecture.
I highly recommend this walk 😀

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buck
buck

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The route takes in some very beautiful paths with fine views of the château on the first section and ND de Dusenbach and the valley on the return path to Ribeauvillé.

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abbamoin68
abbamoin68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely route from Ribeauvillé, with views of the town and castles; beautiful path through the woods, beautiful climb to the monastery via the imposing Way of the Cross. Visit the church, where a magnificent and imposing nativity scene is on display, a must-see.
Beautiful path on the way back to Maria Reydt.

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pierre.bonifay
pierre.bonifay

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Interesting route, well done to the Club Vosgien for maintaining a path that is often marked out on very steep and crumbly slopes. Nice views of 2 of the 3 Ribeauvillé châteaux and the vineyards on the way down. Very pretty undergrowth too. The Way of the Cross on the way up to the monastery is very original.

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mmasson
mmasson

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely route in very fine weather. Starting from Ribeauvillé, a fine view of the 3 châteaux.
At the bottom of the descent onto the main road, the path is a bit rocky, sloping and obstructed by a few tree branches.
The visit to the chapel of the Dusenbach monastery is very relaxing and the site is very well documented. The blue triangle path on the descent to Ribeauvillé requires attention because of roots and stones.

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Sebbod81
Sebbod81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk up to the monastery with the life-size Way of the Cross. Really good time and lovely scenery.

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Philou 16
Philou 16

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

beautiful walk with a magnificent Way of the Cross and an imposing monastery

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sassoi
sassoi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very pleasant walk in the woods, very well explained. Nice discovery of the Dusenbach Monastery. We then visited Ribeauvillé using the "discovery tour" booklet available from the tourist office. We had a great time.

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sloggy
sloggy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very nice walk, very nice loop around Ribeauvillé. itinerary easy to follow thanks to the map provided. magnificent view of Ribeau and the 3 châteaux. Notre Dame de Dusenbach is a wonderful discovery.

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Lanktus
Lanktus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely aperitif walk with beautiful views and a visit to N D de Dusenbach. Thank you very much!

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Martine Feg
Martine Feg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk, well signposted, viewpoints with new bans.
I did it during the week out of season, with very few people and always a view of the castles.
Would definitely do it again.

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