Mittelwihr walks

Family walk around the village of Mittelwihr: vineyards, Sigolsheim national necropolis, views of the Alsace plain and the foothills of the Vosges, ending with the surprising hill of almond trees that has earned Mittelwihr its nickname of "Midi de l'Alsace" (Southern Alsace).

This easy walk through the vineyards also allows you to discover pretty villages on the Alsace Wine Route and the fortified church of Hunawihr. Suitable in all seasons. In early spring, you can enjoy the almond trees in bloom. In autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful colours of the season.

A very pleasant walk, mainly through vineyards, allowing you to discover several renowned villages in the Haut-Rhin and the beautiful Almond Tree Hill. Best done in March when the almond trees are in bloom!

By following Géovino in Riquewihr, you will learn about the fundamental importance of rocks for vines. You will understand why the soils of the southern slopes of the Vosges mountains are so special, but also the relationship between rocks, soils and vines, and even their influence on the aroma of wines!

A tour of the vineyards above one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace!

Here is a walk that will allow you to explore the hills of Riquewihr with its castles, the Reichenstein and the Bilstein, as well as the ruins of Sylo Abbey above Hunawihr.You might also take the opportunity to visit the village of Riquewihr and sample its wines.Enjoy your walk.

Circular walk starting from Hunawihr, passing by the ruins of Sylo Convent, the Col de Seelacker, the ruins of Reichenstein Castle and the village of Riquewihr.The route is mainly through woodland, enhanced by a visit to the two very typical villages of Hunawihr and Riquewihr. The walk is accessible via Riquewihr Poste station.

A scenic walk to discover the wine-growing villages of the Val de Weiss and their rich and tumultuous past. While Kaysersberg is rightly ranked among the French's favourite villages, our favourite is Kientzheim, a village away from the tourist trail but with a remarkable historical heritage. The route follows forest and vineyard paths and tarmac or cobbled roads.

Departure from Ammerschwihr, a famous village in the Alsatian vineyards, crossing the Ammerschwihr golf course and climbing to the Roche du Corbeau before crossing the Trois-Épis health resort and climbing to the Galtz monument, the Alsatian Corcovado. The return to Ammerschwihr is via the Château du Wineck (near Katzenthal) and the famous Kaefferkopf grand cru vineyard.This hike offers the chance to discover varied landscapes, from high-altitude forests to grand cru vineyards, passing by magnificent viewpoints such as the Rocher du Corbeau and the Galtz, and the ruins of the old hamlet of Meywihr near Ammerschwihr, which also has a rich historical heritage.

This is a beautiful hike from Ammerschwihr to Trois-Épis via the Christ du Galtz, which overlooks the Alsace plain. Enjoy lovely views of the plain and discover the resort of Trois Épis, which was once a holiday destination for Alsatians and still boasts some beautiful residences.

Kaysersberg is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Situated at the entrance to the Weiss Valley, this village retains streets and alleyways with authentic charm, featuring many very old and colourful half-timbered houses. The town also has a history closely linked to the Middle Ages, as evidenced by its castle and the remains of fortifications such as the Tour de la Porte Haute. A major tourist destination, this village attracts several thousand visitors every year. This tour aims to introduce you to the historic centre of Kaysersberg, taking in other points of interest such as Kaysersberg Church, the fortified bridge, the Maison Loewert and the Albert Schweitzer Centre.

A circular hike starting from Ribeauvillé, winding through vineyards and then forest (two-thirds of the route).Discover the listed Schlusselstein rock, then descend towards Langrain to follow the Bergenbach stream to the Witzigfelsen rock and Reichenberg Castle. The return journey takes you through the vineyards on the Way of St James. Hike accessible via Ribeauville-Gare-Routiè station.

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.

This is a long hike that will take you through vineyards and woods to three castles: Reichenstein, Bilstein and Saint-Ulrich. Pass by the magnificent Notre-Dame de Dusenbach monastery.

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.

Stage thirteen, from Ribeauvillé to Le Bonhomme, is very long and involves a significant elevation gain. 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.

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.

A lovely day trip through woods, mountains, vineyards and Alsatian villages, with visits to Hunawihr and Riquewihr. Magnificent landscapes and superb villages.

An easy walk through the Alsace vineyards, with pretty landscapes of vine-covered hills and villages such as Bergheim.

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.

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.

This is a pleasant hike that will take you through vineyards and woods to the amazing Rocher du Schlüsselstein, then to the foot of the Taennchel and finally to two of the three castles of Ribeauvillé. There are a few climbs, but overall it is an easy route.

This short hike takes you up to Taennchel from Ribeauvillé via the most direct route. There are two variants that allow you to visit Château Haut Ribeaupierre or the Notre-Dame de Dusenbach monastery along the way. It is only 11 km long, but has an elevation gain of over 600 m. Only suitable for walkers in good physical condition.

This short hike will take you to the amazing Schluesselstein Rock, then to the foot of the Taennchel and finally to the Dusenbach Monastery. Return via the famous Maria Raydt trail.

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.

Discover the three castles of Ribeauvillé by climbing via Fontaine du Chevreuil. The descent follows theGR®5.

A short hike around the three castles of Ribeauvillé, which runs alongside several pleasant little streams and passes by two fountains.

Circular hike starting from Katzenthal and Wineck Castle, taking us to the Galtz Monument. Return via the Pfaffenrod Rocks, the Roggenmoser Cross, the hamlet of Hunnabuhl, Saint Wendelin Chapel and the beautiful village of Niedermorschwihr. Two-thirds of the route is through forest and one-third through vineyards. A steady but fairly strenuous climb to the Galtz, where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. In good weather, you can even see the Alps!

A simple loop along a forest path with the magnificent panorama of the Alsace plain and the Vosges mountains from the Galtz monument as your destination. The climb to the Galtz is a little steep, but in good weather it is a beautiful viewpoint over the Alsace plain and the Black Forest.

If you enjoy panoramic views from the hillsides of Alsace, on a wide path overlooking Colmar and its surroundings, you will love this hike.