Ribeauvillé – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Ribeauvillé

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Ribeauvillé – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Ribeauvillé

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Ribeauvillé – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Ribeauvillé

03:25

45.8km

1,060m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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102 m

In the heart of Alsace

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A short bike ride offered magnificent views of the Vosges foothills, the Black Forest opposite, and finally a visit to Ribeauville and Riquewihr. What makes them special is their authenticity.

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319 m

Ribeauvillé Old Town

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Very nice old town. Better to explore on foot than by bike.

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693 m

Ribeauvillé is a typical Alsatian wine town, with a remarkable architectural heritage and small cobbled streets that give it incredible charm! There are many cafes, restaurants and shops that contribute to the liveliness and dynamism of this small town.

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4.68 km

Bergheim

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13.7 km

View of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

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18.1 km

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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The Haut-Koenigsbourg, whose contraction means the king's high castle, offers hikers and lovers of fortified castles a gateway to the Middle Ages.
Built in the 12th century, it has undergone …

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30.1 km

Saint-Hippolyte Village

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Nestled in the heart of the Alsace wine region, the village of Saint-Hippolyte is a picturesque destination for cycling enthusiasts. As you cycle through its charming narrow streets, you’ll be …

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35.1 km

Col du Schaentzel

Mountain Pass

43.7 km

View of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

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This is one of the many places in the vineyards from which you have a good view of the Hohkönigsburg.

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

4.87 km

2.51 km

2.01 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

2.28 km

1.06 km

952 m

701 m

502 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 23, 2023,230923 🇫🇷 RAGE 🌻Bergheim 🔁 41km 🔁 Haut-Kœnigsburg ⬆️⬇️ 700hm 🌻

🇫🇷 RAGE 🌻 Rad pleasure
How something seemingly negative turns into something very positive 😀
The campsite in Ribeauville was full, we got a piece of paper with an address at the mountain shelter.
A camping meadow directly between the barn of an old, beautiful farm and a vineyard, an 82-year-old farmer, a veteran, gave us a warm welcome. A …

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September 30, 2023,2023-09-30 Tour zur Hohkönigsburg

Today I made my way to the Hohenkönigsburg alone. The path led through vineyards via Thannenkirch to the Hohenkönigsburg. It was a steady climb, but it was easy to cycle. 😃🙋🏼‍♂️🚴‍♂️

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May 17, 2026,Runde ab Bergheim über Haut Königsbourg

Threatening clouds accompanied us on the tour... but it stayed dry. Great view from Koenigsbourg.

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June 24, 2025,🇫🇷 hoch zur Haut-Kœnigsbourg und über Ribeauvillé zurück

Located at an altitude of almost 757 meters, Haut-Kœnigsbourg is one of the most imposing and fascinating fortresses in Europe. From here, you have a stunning view over the Alsatian Rhine plain, the Vosges Mountains, the Kaiserstuhl, and, on clear days, even the Alps.
The castle was first documented in 1147 as "Castrum Estuphin." It was destroyed twice, in 1462 …

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