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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June 8, 2023

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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 …

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August 21, 2025

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The castle of Haut-Ribeaupierre (Hohrappoltstein) was probably built during the turmoil of the Interregnum around the mid-13th century. It served as an outpost at a time when the King of France was planning to invade Alsace. Later, it served as an observation tower for early warning of forest fires. The entire castle complex is dominated by an imposing circular keep, which offers a magnificent view of the Alsatian plain and the surrounding mountain ridges.

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