Géovino wine trail in Riquewihr: The rocks

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!

Details

n°85685049

Creation:
30 Sep 2025

Last update:
23 Oct 2025

Last review:
23 Apr 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.42 km
Average duration: 0h 55
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 75 m
Descent: - 75 m
Highest point: 363 m
Lowest point: 287 m

Country: France
Area: Vosges mountains
District: Riquewihr (68340)
Start/End: N 48.166119° / E 7.29975°
Accessible from the train station Gare de Riquewihr Poste.
IGN map(s): Ref. 3718OT, 3718OTR
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Description of the walk

Departure: totem pole at Place Fernand Zeyer.

Riquewihr Poste bus stop (from Colmar station, line R016).

(S/E) From the square, with the town hall on your left, turn right, then immediately left to reach the AOR restaurant along the pond. Turn left and then immediately right towards the stairs. Turn right, then reach a path. Follow this path up to the information panel (Borne P01), which asks the question: why are the hillsides of the Ribeauvillé region so special?

(1) Turn left and reach the second marker (P02), which explains how rocks transform the soil.

(2) Continue along the path to the sign, which tells the story of Riquewihr.

(3) Continue along the path, still facing forward, to stop at the third marker, which discusses the geological features of the Ribeauvillé vineyards.

(4) Keep going straight ahead, then turn left twice to go down Rue du 5 Décembre. Go to the end and you will come out onto Avenue Méquillet.

(5) Take this avenue on the left to pass under the Porte Haute. Then continue straight ahead to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 288 m - Place Fernand Zeyer - Gare de Riquewihr Poste
1 : km 0.68 - alt. 326 m - Terminal P01
2 : km 0.97 - alt. 344 m - Terminal P02
3 : km 1.2 - alt. 360 m - Sign about the history of Riquewihr
4 : km 1.38 - alt. 361 m - Terminal P03
5 : km 2.03 - alt. 315 m - Intersection with Avenue Méquillet - Sembach (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Fecht
S/E : km 2.42 - alt. 288 m - Place Fernand Zeyer - Gare de Riquewihr Poste

Notes

Bus: arrive by bus from Colmar on line R016, Riquewihr Poste stop.

Car: paid parking at Le Vignoble, 20 m from the starting point.

Worth a visit

Visit to Riquewihr.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

OT Ribeauvillé

23 Apr 2026 at 13:03 7200

Hello,

Thank you for your message and for your interest in our destination, the Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr region.
Your comment appears to be a request for information.
Please contact our offices so that we can send you the information you require regarding the walks.
Our visitor centres are currently open from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.

We look forward to providing you with further information and sending you personalised information packs.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Pays de Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr soon.

Lucie - Tourism Quality Officer

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User 11061367

06 Apr 2026 at 09:35 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Would you mind giving me your thoughts on hiking in the Haut-Rhin? I’m just planning some hikes for the end of September for a holiday with my mum and my aunt.
I like to plan ahead and check whether the routes suit them or not. It will depend on them

I don’t know if you understand, it’s for the September holidays

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