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Fontaine du Lutzelbach (Ribeauvillé) walks
The three castles of Ribeauvillé
Visorando Member
4.44 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
It’s a lovely walk that allows you to see the three castles of Ribeauvillé from a slightly different angle to the traditional route.
The GPS track takes the shortest route. To see the three castles, follow the route description.
Avoid at all costs during the Christmas market or on Pfifferday. Ribeauvillé has recently become extremely touristy.
The two castles
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.
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 Fontaine du Lutzelbach (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.