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Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre

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Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Location: Rappoltsweiler, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

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Matthias Brandt

July 2, 2018

The Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre is the ruin of a fortified castle located northwest of Ribeauvillé. It is part, with the castles of St. Ulrich and Girsberg, of the three close castles which overhang the town of Ribeauvillé.

It is not as well preserved as St. Ulrich. Its tower can no longer be climbed. However, the remains of the gates, walls and keep remain impressive.

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Kauai

June 8, 2023

The Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre is an imposing castle complex that rises on a rock above the town of Ribeauvillé in Alsace, France. The castle, also known as the Upper Castle of Ribeauvillé, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

The Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre consists of several buildings and towers surrounded by a defensive wall. It is a stunning example of medieval architecture and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the vineyards of Alsace.

The castle played an important strategic role during the Middle Ages and was inhabited by various noble families, including the Lords of Ribeaupierre. Over the centuries the castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Today, ruins and parts of the original structure still remain.

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Günter L.S.

October 1, 2025

The large wall at the rear of the ruins has been reconstructed.
The keep has also become dilapidated.
To prevent anyone from climbing the tower, the lower stairway has been removed.

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Location: Rappoltsweiler, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

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