Castles and fortified cities
Engelbourg Castle
With its eye always wide open watching over the Thur valley, at an altitude of 443 m it surveys the...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock),...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock), Kanzel (the throne), Heidelfluh (the pagan rock) and the Dwarfs' Plateau and Cave. Topo-guide on sale at the Tourist Information Centre.
68480 Ferrette
03 89 08 23 88
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Landskron Castle
Near the Swiss border and perched at an altitude of 340 meters, Landskron Castle overlooks three border countries. At the...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along the banks of the Rhine through the beautiful city of Basel.
4001 Bâle
03 89 70 04 49
www.eurovelo6.org
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from....
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from. Not to be missed: the Tinguely fountain, the zoo, the Cathedral, the Pfalz (the Cathedral terrace), the Rhine port, the Messeturm (Basel Trade Fair Tower), the Mittlere Brücke, one of the oldest bridges over the Rhine built in 1226, the market square and the City Hall with its Renaissance column and multi-coloured roof, the Gate of Spalen...
4010 Bâle
Morimont Castle
Displaying its white limestone framework at an altitude of 522 m, on the borders of the Alsatian Jura between Oberlarg...
Hohlandsbourg Castle
Built against a natural mountain terrace rising to an altitude of 620 m, the Hohlandsbourg wall-walk offers a amazing 360°...
Lutzelhardt Castle
This beautiful and strange silhouette intertwined with the rock, rises to an altitude of 330 m, east of Obersteinbach.
Fleckenstein Castle
From its height of 370 meters, Fleckenstein Castle is like a sentinel watching over both the Vosges and the nearby...
Froensbourg Castle
Secured on its sandstone cliff at an altitude of over 300 m, the intriguing troglodyte ruin of Froensbourg, resembling a...
Fleckenstein, the Castle of Challenges
This discovery tour of the castle and its surroundings brings the family together in the heart of a true medieval...
Fleckenstein, the Castle of Challenges
This discovery tour of the castle and its surroundings brings the family together in the heart of a true medieval adventure. It mixes the real with the imaginary in life-size game scenes and involves actors of all ages in the same quest: find the Fleckenstein treasure and rebuild the castle. Do you dare to dive into the spiral of space and time and cross walls and centuries in the wake of the knight-ghost Hugo? At last, a castle visit that is as fun as it is enriching, bringing together all generations in a great moment of relaxation and conviviality!
67510 Lembach
03 88 94 28 52
info@fleckenstein.fr
www.fleckenstein.fr
Wissembourg
Capital of Outre-Forêt (beyond Haguenau Forest) and gateway of France into Germany bordering on the Palatinate, Wissembourg inspires the traveller...
On the Wissembourg ramparts
The construction in the 7th century of the Abbey Church Saints Peter and Paul allowed the birth and prosperity of...
On the Wissembourg ramparts
The construction in the 7th century of the Abbey Church Saints Peter and Paul allowed the birth and prosperity of Wissembourg. To defend itself, the city was surrounded by fortifications and 4 castles. If only one of the four castles remains, the castle St Paul, north of the city in the vineyard, the abbey and the fortifications are still visible around the historic city.
Rue du général Leclerc
67160 Wissembourg
03 88 94 10 11
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
From Wissembourg to Gimbelhof
A crossing of Wissembourg, former city of the Decapolis founded in the 7th century on the banks of the Lauter,...
From Wissembourg to Gimbelhof
A crossing of Wissembourg, former city of the Decapolis founded in the 7th century on the banks of the Lauter, to Gimbelhof, a locality near the ruins of the Castles of Loewenstein and Hohenbourg.
67160 Wissembourg
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Schoeneck Castle
Solidly embedded in the rock at an altitude of more than 400 m and in the heart of a lush...
Vieux-Windstein Castle
Neighbouring New-Windstein, this ruin, located at an altitude of 340 m in the middle of the forest, is a fine...
Nouveau-Windstein Castle
Adjoining the ruins of Vieux-Windstein, at the top of a sandstone plateau at an altitude of 367 m, the castle...
Hiking tour to the Windstein castles
Leave on a tour of two castles located on the foothill of the village Windstein and pass near the first...
Hiking tour to the Windstein castles
Leave on a tour of two castles located on the foothill of the village Windstein and pass near the first former forge of De Dietrich in Jaegerthal.
Departure : Niederbronn-les-Bains : town center, rue de la vallée – villa Riesack, Hochscheidt, lake of Jaegerthal, ferme Welschhof, ruins of Windstein, windmill of Windstein, Ochsenkopf, villa Riesack, Niederbronn-les-Bains.
More information: Nice view of Niederbronn-les-Bains, of the villa Le Riesack, ruins of the former forge of De Dietrich at Jaegerthal. Ruins of the old and new Windstein of 13th and 14th centuries.
6 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
67110 Niederbronn les Bains
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Wasenbourg Castle
Situated on a natural pedestal at an altitude of 430 m, the castle presents a majestic site with a rich...
Lorentzen Castle
One of the rare lowland fortified castles, still in good condition, in the heart of the bucolic and hilly landscape...
Lichtenberg Castle
Overlooking the village of Lichtenberg, at an altitude of 414 m, the imposing fortress harbours a multitude of stories that...
From Lichtenberg to La Petite-Pierre
This route will take you through some picturesque villages and forest areas very pleasant and you will discover sandstone rocks...
From Lichtenberg to La Petite-Pierre
This route will take you through some picturesque villages and forest areas very pleasant and you will discover sandstone rocks and heritage. Moreover, the visit of the fortress of Lichtenberg will allow you to admire a very nice panorama.
Rue du château
67340 Lichtenberg
https://www.randovosgesdunord.fr/vtt/lichtenberg-a-la-petite-pierre/
La Petite Pierre
Figurehead of a ship sailing on the summits of the Vosges forest, La Petite Pierre stands proudly in a bosky...
Bouxwiller
A luxurious small town in northern Alsace, the audacious Bouxwiller radiates splendours from its past as ‘Capital of the Hanau-Lichtenberg...
Haut-Barr Castle
Perched at 470 m on the hills of Saverne, ‘the eye of Alsace’ owes its nickname to the extraordinary view...
Grand-Geroldseck Castle
Standing at the top of a rocky ridge at an altitude of 480 m, the castle overlooks the Zorn valley...
Chappe Telegraph Tower
In 1794, France became the first country to have a telecommunications network, thanks to the aerial telegraph invented by Claude...
Chappe Telegraph Tower
In 1794, France became the first country to have a telecommunications network, thanks to the aerial telegraph invented by Claude Chappe. From 1798 to 1852, the Saverne station was one of the links in the line between Paris and Strasbourg.
The Tower of the Old Chappe Telegraph explains how aerial telegraphy worked and the impact it had on the imagination of its contemporaries. A demonstration of the reconstructed apparatus and an interactive computer animation complete the presentation.
D171
67700 Saverne
06 75 97 07 35
contact@tourchappe.fr
www.tourchappe.fr
Bettlach: Sentier des Casemates/ Chappelle St-Brice
Discover Bettlach, its village, its forest and the Maginot Line path, its chapel and a beautiful view over the Alsatian...
Bettlach: Sentier des Casemates/ Chappelle St-Brice
Discover Bettlach, its village, its forest and the Maginot Line path, its chapel and a beautiful view over the Alsatian Jura.
Topo guide for sale in the tourist office.
68480 Bettlach
03 89 08 23 88
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Freudeneck Castle
In the middle of the forest, secured to its rock rising to an altitude of 390 m, this ruin neighbouring...
Nordic Walking trail - Freudeneck
Go to the castle>At the castle take the wide path on the right> Go to the street of Val Fleuri...
Nordic Walking trail - Freudeneck
Go to the castle>At the castle take the wide path on the right> Go to the street of Val Fleuri then go down the first road on the left> At Brocard bridge, turn left on 50 meters then go to the Kittelfels (cupule rocks)> Straight to the ruins of Freudeneck> Take the path along the Mossig> Cross the paved road and follow the path of the Mossig> Bridge of the Ladies> Cross the D224 towards the Hotel des Vosges> Turn left, cross the bridge of the Mossig and take the path in front which leads to the entrance of Wangenbourg-Engenthal> Cross the road then take the path in front of you> Pass near the forest house> Go down the path and take the road the paved street until the point of departure.
32a rue du Général de Gaulle
67710 Wangenbourg Engenthal
03 88 87 33 50
contact@mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
www.mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
Quick walk around Wangenbourg's and Freudeneck's castles
5.7 km – 2 hours – 270 meters – No difficulties Follow the sign with the red circle in all...
Quick walk around Wangenbourg's and Freudeneck's castles
5.7 km – 2 hours – 270 meters – No difficulties
Follow the sign with the red circle in all the walk. Go to the castle, down the donjon, and go to the right. After 100 meters, turn to the left and go down at the bridge: Pont Brocard. Go left on the road for 50 m then go up on the path to Kittelfelsen (rock of cupule). Follow on the left a wide road for 800 m. After the intersection go down on the left. Downstairs the steps near the castle Freudeneck, take the left path on a forest road. At the left, go for 180 m then cross the bridge at the right.
After the water treatment plant, take the road on the left for 600 m in the direction of a wood’s footbridge. Turn immediately on the left in order to go to Wangenbourg castle for 900 m and to finish, at the start of the hike
32A rue du Gal de Gaulle
67710 Wangenbourg Engenthal
03 88 87 33 50
contact@mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
www.mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
Wangenbourg Castle
From the top of its 24-meter keep, Wangenbourg Castle offers clear views over La Suisse d'Alsace (Alsace Switzerland). Its sandstone...
Westhoffen
Tucked away in its vineyards, cherry orchards and oak forests, Westhoffen reveals a heritage of surprising diversity, witness to a...
Nideck Castle
In the footsteps of the Grimm brothers, the two castle ruins, perched at an altitude of 534 m on the...
Guirbaden Castle
Culminating at an altitude of 565 m, at the intersection of the Bruche and Magel valleys, what was once the...
Obernai-Barr vineyard circuit
The circuit crosses a picture-postcard landscape: flowery villages, undulating vines ... The highlight is the town of Barr, the wine-growing...
Obernai-Barr vineyard circuit
The circuit crosses a picture-postcard landscape: flowery villages, undulating vines ... The highlight is the town of Barr, the wine-growing capital of Bas-Rhin, and its Renaissance Town Hall.
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67210 Obernai
Obernai-Rosheim circuit via the 'Voie Verte'
Laid out on the old railway line linking Rosheim to Saint-Nabor, the new greenway "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières"...
Obernai-Rosheim circuit via the 'Voie Verte'
Laid out on the old railway line linking Rosheim to Saint-Nabor, the new greenway "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières" is an original creation of the Community of Communes of the Portes de Rosheim. Along its 11 km, you can admire various natural spaces and works of contemporary art.
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67210 Obernai
Ottrott Castles
United on the Elsberg plateau at an altitude of almost 500 m, in the heart of a lush forest, Rathsamhausen...
Salm Castle
Sitting imposingly at an altitude of over 800 m in a splendid forest setting in the upper Bruche valley, the...
The big Salm oak
It is said that the Mennonite Anabaptists planted this oak in a clearing in memory of the exemption granted to...
The big Salm oak
It is said that the Mennonite Anabaptists planted this oak in a clearing in memory of the exemption granted to them in 1793. This superb tree is today two centuries old.
67130 La Broque
Kagenfels Castle
Perched at an altitude of 677 m in the heart of the Obernai and Bernardswiller forests, the castle is located...
Birkenfels Castle
On the hills of Ottrott, in the heart of the Obernai forest, between white fir trees, maple trees and sessile...
Landsberg Castle
Encamped on a granite spur at an altitude of 590 meters, this elegant castle, located not far from Haut-Andlau and...
Spesbourg Castle
Perched at an altitude of 451 m on a sheer granite slope overlooking the Andlau valley, the ruins of Spesburg...
Andlau, heritage and art of good living
This wine-growing town and gastronomic centre possesses a remarkable architectural heritage such as the Saint Richarde’s abbey, the Spesbourg and Haut-Andlau...
Andlau, heritage and art of good living
This wine-growing town and gastronomic centre possesses a remarkable architectural heritage such as the Saint Richarde’s abbey, the Spesbourg and Haut-Andlau castles or “Les Ateliers de la Seigneurie” the new Heritage Interpretation Centre of the Barr and Bernstein area situated in a historical house.
67140 Andlau
03 88 08 66 65
Andlau Castle
Two towers visible from afar, with characteristic majesty, crown the Silberberg at an altitude of 451 m and are the...
Dambach-la-Ville, medieval city of wine trades
Its history trail, its tourist train and its vineyard trail, invite you to visit this fortified town. There you will...
Dambach-la-Ville, medieval city of wine trades
Its history trail, its tourist train and its vineyard trail, invite you to visit this fortified town. There you will find ancient houses, witnesses from all the periods of history and decorated by the coats of arms.
11 Place du marché
67650 Dambach la Ville
03 88 92 60 01
mairie@dambach-la-ville.fr
www.dambach-la-ville.fr
Bernstein Castle
Perched at an altitude of 562 m, Bernstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Alsace. In addition to...
Ortenbourg Castle
Crowning the entrance to Val de Villé and Val d´Argent, on its granite rock peak at an altitude of 433...
Hiking tour - Ortenbourg and Ramstein from the Hühnelmühle
From Scherwiller towards Châtenois on the D35 (wine road), at the large bend, take the small forest road and park...
Hiking tour - Ortenbourg and Ramstein from the Hühnelmühle
From Scherwiller towards Châtenois on the D35 (wine road), at the large bend, take the small forest road and park at the Hühnelmühle car park. The castle is not accessible by car.This hike will take you through the Ortenbourg massif, which has been granted a biotope protection order for its remarkable flora and fauna. You will take part of the GR5 (red rectangle) and discover the castles of Ramstein and Ortenbourg.The Ramstein is in the process of being consolidated and is closed to visitors.
Not accessible by pushchair
Parking Hühnelmühle
67750 Scherwiller
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Frankenbourg Castle
Crowning the Schlossberg at an altitude of 703 m, between Neubois and La Vancelle, at the junction between Le Val...
Ramstein Castle
Clinging to its rocky walls at an altitude of 384 meters, Ramstein Castle overlooks the plain of central Alsace. If...
Pierre-Percée Castle
Located at an altitude of 495 m in the Vosges sandstone massif, between the towns of Celles-sur-Plaine in the Vosges...
Kintzheim Castle
Perched at an altitude of 260 m, on the Haut-Koenigsbourg massif, Kintzheim Castle is the preserve of falconers and birds...
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
Anyone who hasn’t crossed the drawbridges of this emblematic fortress and dreamed of castle life in the lord’s residence, trembled...
Saint-Hippolyte
Embedded in its beautiful vineyard at the foot of Haut-Koenigsbourg, the venerable Saint-Hippolyte has always been known for its Pinot...
Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle
Culminating at an altitude of 645 m, Hohrappolstein, from its original name, is the highest and oldest of the three...
Welcome to the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr area
A whole world of discovery between the plain, vineyards and mountains. In our 16 villages, you can explore the wealth...
Welcome to the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr area
A whole world of discovery between the plain, vineyards and mountains. In our 16 villages, you can explore the wealth of our countryside, heritage and traditions, a little-known part of Alsace, with its inhabitants…
Take to the lanes and trails of our warm-hearted and authentic region, breathe in the air of our forests, vineyards and plains, admire the flora and abundant fish of our rivers, and stroll down our ancient streets.
68150 Pays de Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr
03 89 73 23 23
Girsberg Castle
Perched on its impressive granite peak at an altitude of 528 m, below Saint Ulrich, it is the smallest of...
Discovery tour of Ribeauvillé
Located on the Wine Route, between the vineyards and mountains, half-way between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, Ribeauvillé is an attractive town...
Discovery tour of Ribeauvillé
Located on the Wine Route, between the vineyards and mountains, half-way between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, Ribeauvillé is an attractive town with 5000 inhabitants, which has combined its historical heritage with modernity.
The town and neighbouring hills are dominated by the majestic ruins of the Three Castles of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. The Grand-Rue (main street) and its picturesque neighbouring streets, lined with 15th- to 18th-century buildings (flowered in season), are scattered with Renaissance fountain-decorated squares. Many buildings are worth a visit, including the Town Hall with its prestigious collection of silver drinking-cups, the Butchers' Tower (13th century), the former Corn Exchange, the House of the Fiddlers, etc.
In addition to the tourist train, free guided tours of the old town and Town Hall are organised daily (except on Mondays and Saturdays) from May to October.
A local metropolis
The vineyards, which have been in existence since the Middle Ages, enable many winegrowers as well as the wine cooperative to offer visits to their cellars and tastings, in particular of the three Grands Crus, Geisberg, Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé and Osterberg.
The range of services available and variety of shops make Ribeauvillé an outstanding point of attraction. Its dynamic cultural life is internationally renowned, with the Spring Market, the Kougelhopf Festival (in early May), the Wine Fair (end of July), the Fiddlers' Fair (first Sunday in September), the Festival of Ancient Music (October), the Mediaeval Christmas Market, etc.
A wonderful climate
With its 'Green Holiday Resort' and 'Climatic Resort' labels, awarded in recognition of the qualitry of its environment, Ribeauvillé has a high-quality infrastructure of hotels and offers a varied range of bed-and-breakfast rooms and furnished accommodation, two campsites, including one four-star site (new standards), many excellent restaurants, an open-air swimming-pool and a sports complex (gymnasium, indoor pool, stadium). A spa-cum-casino will shortly be added to these already considerable resources.
Ribeauvillé combines the advantages of a town with the charm of a winegrowing village.
68150 Ribeauville
Vineyard and mountain - Kaysersberg-Ribeauvillé-Aubure
Between the Route des Vins (the Wine Road) and the Pays Welche, the itinerary takes the cyclist along a quiet...
Vineyard and mountain - Kaysersberg-Ribeauvillé-Aubure
Between the Route des Vins (the Wine Road) and the Pays Welche, the itinerary takes the cyclist along a quiet hillside road, then turns toward the West to enter into a valley marked by Celtic, Roman, and Medieval history as well as boasting architectural wonders from the Rhineland Renaissance. Even if the Alsace dialect is usually spoken in the vineyard, the Roman dialect is still heard in the Pays Welche.
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
www.alsaceavelo.fr
Saint-Ulrich Castle
Overlooking the vineyard at an altitude of 530 m, Saint-Ulrich, also called Gross Rappolstein, is the most majestic of the...
Bilstein Castle
At an altitude of 757 metres, in the heart of large and beautiful forests, Bilstein-Aubure Castle overlooks the Strangbach valley....
Ribeauvillé
An emblematic town of the Wine Route, between vineyards and mountains, Ribeauvillé combines well-being, gastronomy and medieval heritage.
Three Castles of Ribeauvillé
Nestling between the vineyards and the mountains, Ribeauvillé is a charming town which has preserved its historical heritage. In the...
Three Castles of Ribeauvillé
Nestling between the vineyards and the mountains, Ribeauvillé is a charming town which has preserved its historical heritage. In the 14th century, powerful lords decided to build the village walls and the castle.
Leaving from Place de la République, you can discover other strongholds which overlook the town: Saint-Ulrich (11th-15th c.), Girsberg (13th c.) and Haut-Ribeaupierre (13th-15th c.) make up a very pleasant 3-hour ramble.
68150 Ribeauville
Cooperative Wine Cellar /Cave de Ribeauvillé
Oldest cooperative winery in Alsace (1895), the Cave de Ribeauvillé has a range of more than 70 wines from a...
Cooperative Wine Cellar /Cave de Ribeauvillé
Oldest cooperative winery in Alsace (1895), the Cave de Ribeauvillé has a range of more than 70 wines from a meticulous selection of plots in 7 Grands Crus and 7 Lieux-dits. Owner of Clos du Zahnacker. Throughout the year, we offer cultural and artistic exhibitions. From May to August, we offer guided tours of our cellar twice a day, at 11am and 4pm.
2 route de Colmar
68150 Ribeauville
03 89 73 20 35
veronique.spitz@cave-ribeauville.com
www.vins-ribeauville.com
Discovery circuit of Hunawihr
Located on the Alsace Wine Route, Hunawihr is a typical Alsace village set against a background of vineyards. Overlooking the...
Discovery circuit of Hunawihr
Located on the Alsace Wine Route, Hunawihr is a typical Alsace village set against a background of vineyards. Overlooking the village, the church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur (15th-16th centuries), surrounded with its walled cemetery, preserves an environment which remains intact and provides the perfect setting for this exceptional
whole. The village consists of winegrower houses with their gable ends stretching out over the street.
Most of these houses were built in the 16th to the 18th centuries (although there are a few dating back to the 15th century). In these houses, the stone-built ground floor served as a storeroom while the upper floor, usually timber-framed, was the dwelling.
This landscape and architectural heritage makes Hunawihr one of the ”Most Beautiful Villages in France”
(Plus Beaux Villages de France)
.
A little history...
As legend would have it, Hunawihr was founded in the 7th century by Hunon and his wife Hune to whom Hunawihr owes its name.
Hunon left the village to the Saint-Dié monastery in the Vosges.
During the 13th century, Hunawihr formed part of the lands of the Lord of Riquewihr*, owned by the Bishops of Strasbourg who had granted it as a fiefdom to the lords of Horbourg*.
In about 1324, the counts of Horbourg* sold their assets to the Count Ulrich of Wurttemberg*, their cousin.
In 1397, count Eberhard II of Wurttemberg*, through his marriage to the heiress to the county of Montbéliard, enabled the powerful counts of Wurttemberg-Montbéliard* to remain owners of the Riquewihr seigneurie up until the French Revolution. The county of Wurttemberg was elevated to the rank of Duchy in 1495.
On the 15th April 1520, the village church was designated as a pilgrim centre at the behest of Duke Ulrich VIII of Wurttemberg*, responding to a request from his subjects who sought to show their devotion to Hune. Hune was raised to the rank of saint because of her work with the poor (the legend tells us that Saint Hune would wash the clothes of the poor in the fountain that bears her name. She has also been attributed with miracles such as causing the fountain to spout wine during a bad grape harvest year). The church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in
Hunawihr became a pilgrimage centre focusing on the relics of Saint Hune which were then kept in the church’s crypt.
In 1534, Georges of Wurttemberg* introduced the Protestant religion into Hunawihr. Initially, the village followed the Zwingli (Swiss) inspired Reformation promoted by father Nicolas Koenig who had become a pastor (this pastor significantly helped propagate this movement to neighbouring villages). Georges of Wurttemberg’s successor imposed the Lutheran religion in 1559. In 1687, under Louis XIV, it again became possible to be a practicing Catholic in Hunawihr: the simultaneum was put in place and, to this day, the church is still in dual use by both the Protestant and Catholic communities.
* lord(s) of the Holy German Roman Empire.
68150 Hunawihr
Grands Crus wine trail - Hunawihr
Self-guided Tour via informative signs. Guided tours during the summer. Guided tours in JULY and AUGUST, monday to friday at...
Grands Crus wine trail - Hunawihr
Self-guided Tour via informative signs. Guided tours during the summer. Guided tours in JULY and AUGUST, monday to friday at 5pm. Followed by a wine cellar visit. Is part of the intercommunal trail "Les Perles du Vignoble"
68150 Hunawihr
03 89 73 23 23
Kayserberg Castle
Its robust cylindrical keep erected in the vineyard of the illustrious city of Kayserberg, overlooks the Weiss Valley and the...
Heritage discovery in and around Kaysersberg
As a family, discover the rich heritage of the Vosges Mountains: the woodworking trades of yesteryear, plenty of tools and...
Heritage discovery in and around Kaysersberg
As a family, discover the rich heritage of the Vosges Mountains: the woodworking trades of yesteryear, plenty of tools and machines and a whole area dedicated to wooden games. Then, head out to discover the imperial city of Kaysersberg on a fun walk. Take a journey back to the time of fortified castles: a delight for all ages.
Interested in these outings? Please contact our partners directly.
395 Lieu-dit La place
68910 Labaroche
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.lac-blanc.com
Hiking tour - from Kaysersberg to Ammerschwihr
An ideal walk for wine lovers. This charming circuit links Kaysersberg to the largest Alsatian wine town, Ammerschwihr. Ammerschwihr is...
Hiking tour - from Kaysersberg to Ammerschwihr
An ideal walk for wine lovers. This charming circuit links Kaysersberg to the largest Alsatian wine town, Ammerschwihr. Ammerschwihr is also famous for its fine wines, especially the Grand Cru du Kaefferkopf. A wine tasting at a winemaker's will make this walking tour as original as possible!
Our favourites of the walk:
contemplating the winegrowing landscape
stroll through the wine town
a wine tasting at a winegrower's
39 rue du Général de Gaulle
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Kayserberg
A shining milestone on the Wine Route, it is one of the most charming cities in Alsace, with its cobbled...
Bacchus Tour in the valley of Kaysersberg
In the Valley of Kaysersberg, an oenological initiation to discover all the richness and wonders of the Alsatian soil. You...
Bacchus Tour in the valley of Kaysersberg
In the Valley of Kaysersberg, an oenological initiation to discover all the richness and wonders of the Alsatian soil.
You will take the paths bordering the vineyards that make the reputation of the great vintages of Alsace, and you will be guided by the visit of the museums dedicated to these riches, without forgetting the "must-see", but oh so delicious, wine tastings.
Level : The circuit of the selected hikes is adapted to anyone in good physical condition.
Duration of the hikes: 12 to 20 km per stage, i.e. 4 to 6 hours of walking/day - from 500 m to 800m of heigh difference.
Equipment needed: good walking shoes (avoid new shoes), rain protection, small cool back pack for your daily needs such as for your picnic meal, a first-aid kit. drinking bottle and table cutlery.
28 rue du Général Dufieux
68650 Lapoutroie
03 89 78 35 20
infos@horizons-alsace.com
www.horizons-alsace.com/
Cycling tour - The balconies of the vineyard 1
From Kaysersberg, head towards Ammerschwihr, home of the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. Then on to Katzenthal and its castle with its...
Cycling tour - The balconies of the vineyard 1
From Kaysersberg, head towards Ammerschwihr, home of the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. Then on to Katzenthal and its castle with its square keei. On the way to Turckheim, you'll see the silhouette of the twisted bell tower of Niedermorschwihr church on your right. After Turckheim, the loop continues through fields and meadows towards Ingershem and then Sigolsheim and its imposing Romanesque church. Follow the signs back to Kaysersberg, where you can see the town wall.
If you wand to discover Munster, a pleasant little town, take the cycle path along the railway line. The return journey to Turckheim can be made either on the cycle path or on the road through the villages of the Munster valley.
39 rue du Géneral de Gaulle
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
Kientzheim
At the foot of the Vosges hills, near Kayserberg, it is the one and only Alsatian village to have retained...
Mountain bike trail 12 - Vineyards of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim
Start at the Espace Pluriel. Direction the Nécropole, a meletary cimetry in order to envoy the beautiful point of view....
Mountain bike trail 12 - Vineyards of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim
Start at the Espace Pluriel. Direction the Nécropole, a meletary cimetry in order to envoy the beautiful point of view. You will follow the hillsides of the Grand Cru “Schlossberg”, passage in Kientzheim where you will see a tank “Renard” of the Second World War.
12 rue St Jacques
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Hiking tour - from Kientzheim to Riquewihr
Through forest and vineyards, this pleasant walk leads you to the discovery of Riquewihr. Be prepared to stroll for miles...
Hiking tour - from Kientzheim to Riquewihr
Through forest and vineyards, this pleasant walk leads you to the discovery of Riquewihr. Be prepared to stroll for miles in this typical and colourful village on the Alsace Wine Route.
Our favourites of the walk:
the Chene de la Chapelle place and its remarkable tree
visit the pearl of the vineyard, riquewihr
take the road to Santiago de Compostela
Place du 11 ème RCA
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Wineck Castle
Anchored in the Wineck-Schlossberg grand cru vineyard, ‘the castle of the vines’ watched over by its robust belfry keep on...
Hiking tour - from Sommerberg to Wineck Castle
Does your heart swing between vineyards and forests? This tour is for you. Above Katzenthal, walk through both vineyards and...
Hiking tour - from Sommerberg to Wineck Castle
Does your heart swing between vineyards and forests? This tour is for you. Above Katzenthal, walk through both vineyards and woods. First, reach the Sommerberg, a locality facing south at an altitude of 400m where the Grand Cru of the same name flourishes. Walk along the ridge and enjoy a magnificent view of Niedermorschwihr and its famous twisted bell tower, unique in the region. After this sunbathing, go to the cool undergrowth animated by birdsong. The show continues on the last part of the circuit with a fabulous view of Katzentahl dominated by the Wineck castle. This very easy hike is sure to please!
Our favourites of the hike:
winding through the slopes of the Sommerberg Grand Cru
enjoy a view of the twisted bell tower of Niedermoschwihr
overlooking Katzenthal and its Wineck castle
Place de la Mairie
68230 Katzenthal
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Hiking tour from Lutzelhardt castle to Schoeneck and Wineck castles
Discover three castles in Alsace Verte: - Lutzelhardt: Ruin from the beginning of the 16th century including a small massive...
Hiking tour from Lutzelhardt castle to Schoeneck and Wineck castles
Discover three castles in Alsace Verte:
- Lutzelhardt: Ruin from the beginning of the 16th century including a small massive square keep and the remains of several dwellings, wells, cisterns….
- Schoeneck: Castle built around 1200, restored in the 16th and 17th centuries and listed since December 28, 1984 in the Historical Monuments.
- Wineck: Vanguard post of Schoeneck castle, installed on a rocky ridge and dismantled at the end of the 17th century.
67510 Obersteinbach
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Hohnack Castle
Almost touching the clouds at an altitude of more than 940 m to survey the valleys leading to Munster and...
Pflixbourg Castle
Not far from Hohlandsbourg Castle, at an altitude of 454 m Pflixbourg Tower emerges from the canopy of Wintzenheim Forest...
Hagueneck Castle
In the opulent forest overlooking Wettolsheim, nestled at the bottom of a secluded valley at an altitude of 420 m,...
Eguisheim Castles
The three castle keeps outlined against Schlossberg Hill overlook Eguisheim and the Alsace plain at an altitude of 591m.
Rouffach, city of the Renaissance
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates...
Rouffach, city of the Renaissance
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
68250 Rouffach
03 89 78 53 15
info@ot-rouffach.com
www.ot-rouffach.com
Wildenstein Castle
Reflected in the waters of Kruth-Wildenstein Lake, on a summit at an altitude of 670 m, the ruins of this...
Hugstein Castle
Perched on a rocky promontory at an altitude of 389 m between Buhl and Guebwiller, the castle watches over the...
Engelbourg Castle
With its eye always wide open watching over the Thur valley, at an altitude of 443 m it surveys the...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock),...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock), Kanzel (the throne), Heidelfluh (the pagan rock) and the Dwarfs' Plateau and Cave. Topo-guide on sale at the Tourist Information Centre.
68480 Ferrette
03 89 08 23 88
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Landskron Castle
Near the Swiss border and perched at an altitude of 340 meters, Landskron Castle overlooks three border countries. At the...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along the banks of the Rhine through the beautiful city of Basel.
4001 Bâle
03 89 70 04 49
www.eurovelo6.org
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from....
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from. Not to be missed: the Tinguely fountain, the zoo, the Cathedral, the Pfalz (the Cathedral terrace), the Rhine port, the Messeturm (Basel Trade Fair Tower), the Mittlere Brücke, one of the oldest bridges over the Rhine built in 1226, the market square and the City Hall with its Renaissance column and multi-coloured roof, the Gate of Spalen...
4010 Bâle
Morimont Castle
Displaying its white limestone framework at an altitude of 522 m, on the borders of the Alsatian Jura between Oberlarg...
Hohlandsbourg Castle
Built against a natural mountain terrace rising to an altitude of 620 m, the Hohlandsbourg wall-walk offers a amazing 360°...
Lutzelhardt Castle
This beautiful and strange silhouette intertwined with the rock, rises to an altitude of 330 m, east of Obersteinbach.
Fleckenstein Castle
From its height of 370 meters, Fleckenstein Castle is like a sentinel watching over both the Vosges and the nearby...
Froensbourg Castle
Secured on its sandstone cliff at an altitude of over 300 m, the intriguing troglodyte ruin of Froensbourg, resembling a...
Fleckenstein, the Castle of Challenges
This discovery tour of the castle and its surroundings brings the family together in the heart of a true medieval...
Fleckenstein, the Castle of Challenges
This discovery tour of the castle and its surroundings brings the family together in the heart of a true medieval adventure. It mixes the real with the imaginary in life-size game scenes and involves actors of all ages in the same quest: find the Fleckenstein treasure and rebuild the castle. Do you dare to dive into the spiral of space and time and cross walls and centuries in the wake of the knight-ghost Hugo? At last, a castle visit that is as fun as it is enriching, bringing together all generations in a great moment of relaxation and conviviality!
67510 Lembach
03 88 94 28 52
info@fleckenstein.fr
www.fleckenstein.fr
Wissembourg
Capital of Outre-Forêt (beyond Haguenau Forest) and gateway of France into Germany bordering on the Palatinate, Wissembourg inspires the traveller...
On the Wissembourg ramparts
The construction in the 7th century of the Abbey Church Saints Peter and Paul allowed the birth and prosperity of...
On the Wissembourg ramparts
The construction in the 7th century of the Abbey Church Saints Peter and Paul allowed the birth and prosperity of Wissembourg. To defend itself, the city was surrounded by fortifications and 4 castles. If only one of the four castles remains, the castle St Paul, north of the city in the vineyard, the abbey and the fortifications are still visible around the historic city.
Rue du général Leclerc
67160 Wissembourg
03 88 94 10 11
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
From Wissembourg to Gimbelhof
A crossing of Wissembourg, former city of the Decapolis founded in the 7th century on the banks of the Lauter,...
From Wissembourg to Gimbelhof
A crossing of Wissembourg, former city of the Decapolis founded in the 7th century on the banks of the Lauter, to Gimbelhof, a locality near the ruins of the Castles of Loewenstein and Hohenbourg.
67160 Wissembourg
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Schoeneck Castle
Solidly embedded in the rock at an altitude of more than 400 m and in the heart of a lush...
Vieux-Windstein Castle
Neighbouring New-Windstein, this ruin, located at an altitude of 340 m in the middle of the forest, is a fine...
Nouveau-Windstein Castle
Adjoining the ruins of Vieux-Windstein, at the top of a sandstone plateau at an altitude of 367 m, the castle...
Hiking tour to the Windstein castles
Leave on a tour of two castles located on the foothill of the village Windstein and pass near the first...
Hiking tour to the Windstein castles
Leave on a tour of two castles located on the foothill of the village Windstein and pass near the first former forge of De Dietrich in Jaegerthal.
Departure : Niederbronn-les-Bains : town center, rue de la vallée – villa Riesack, Hochscheidt, lake of Jaegerthal, ferme Welschhof, ruins of Windstein, windmill of Windstein, Ochsenkopf, villa Riesack, Niederbronn-les-Bains.
More information: Nice view of Niederbronn-les-Bains, of the villa Le Riesack, ruins of the former forge of De Dietrich at Jaegerthal. Ruins of the old and new Windstein of 13th and 14th centuries.
6 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
67110 Niederbronn les Bains
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Wasenbourg Castle
Situated on a natural pedestal at an altitude of 430 m, the castle presents a majestic site with a rich...
Lorentzen Castle
One of the rare lowland fortified castles, still in good condition, in the heart of the bucolic and hilly landscape...
Lichtenberg Castle
Overlooking the village of Lichtenberg, at an altitude of 414 m, the imposing fortress harbours a multitude of stories that...
From Lichtenberg to La Petite-Pierre
This route will take you through some picturesque villages and forest areas very pleasant and you will discover sandstone rocks...
From Lichtenberg to La Petite-Pierre
This route will take you through some picturesque villages and forest areas very pleasant and you will discover sandstone rocks and heritage. Moreover, the visit of the fortress of Lichtenberg will allow you to admire a very nice panorama.
Rue du château
67340 Lichtenberg
https://www.randovosgesdunord.fr/vtt/lichtenberg-a-la-petite-pierre/
La Petite Pierre
Figurehead of a ship sailing on the summits of the Vosges forest, La Petite Pierre stands proudly in a bosky...
Bouxwiller
A luxurious small town in northern Alsace, the audacious Bouxwiller radiates splendours from its past as ‘Capital of the Hanau-Lichtenberg...
Haut-Barr Castle
Perched at 470 m on the hills of Saverne, ‘the eye of Alsace’ owes its nickname to the extraordinary view...
Grand-Geroldseck Castle
Standing at the top of a rocky ridge at an altitude of 480 m, the castle overlooks the Zorn valley...
Chappe Telegraph Tower
In 1794, France became the first country to have a telecommunications network, thanks to the aerial telegraph invented by Claude...
Chappe Telegraph Tower
In 1794, France became the first country to have a telecommunications network, thanks to the aerial telegraph invented by Claude Chappe. From 1798 to 1852, the Saverne station was one of the links in the line between Paris and Strasbourg.
The Tower of the Old Chappe Telegraph explains how aerial telegraphy worked and the impact it had on the imagination of its contemporaries. A demonstration of the reconstructed apparatus and an interactive computer animation complete the presentation.
D171
67700 Saverne
06 75 97 07 35
contact@tourchappe.fr
www.tourchappe.fr
Bettlach: Sentier des Casemates/ Chappelle St-Brice
Discover Bettlach, its village, its forest and the Maginot Line path, its chapel and a beautiful view over the Alsatian...
Bettlach: Sentier des Casemates/ Chappelle St-Brice
Discover Bettlach, its village, its forest and the Maginot Line path, its chapel and a beautiful view over the Alsatian Jura.
Topo guide for sale in the tourist office.
68480 Bettlach
03 89 08 23 88
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Freudeneck Castle
In the middle of the forest, secured to its rock rising to an altitude of 390 m, this ruin neighbouring...
Nordic Walking trail - Freudeneck
Go to the castle>At the castle take the wide path on the right> Go to the street of Val Fleuri...
Nordic Walking trail - Freudeneck
Go to the castle>At the castle take the wide path on the right> Go to the street of Val Fleuri then go down the first road on the left> At Brocard bridge, turn left on 50 meters then go to the Kittelfels (cupule rocks)> Straight to the ruins of Freudeneck> Take the path along the Mossig> Cross the paved road and follow the path of the Mossig> Bridge of the Ladies> Cross the D224 towards the Hotel des Vosges> Turn left, cross the bridge of the Mossig and take the path in front which leads to the entrance of Wangenbourg-Engenthal> Cross the road then take the path in front of you> Pass near the forest house> Go down the path and take the road the paved street until the point of departure.
32a rue du Général de Gaulle
67710 Wangenbourg Engenthal
03 88 87 33 50
contact@mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
www.mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
Quick walk around Wangenbourg's and Freudeneck's castles
5.7 km – 2 hours – 270 meters – No difficulties Follow the sign with the red circle in all...
Quick walk around Wangenbourg's and Freudeneck's castles
5.7 km – 2 hours – 270 meters – No difficulties
Follow the sign with the red circle in all the walk. Go to the castle, down the donjon, and go to the right. After 100 meters, turn to the left and go down at the bridge: Pont Brocard. Go left on the road for 50 m then go up on the path to Kittelfelsen (rock of cupule). Follow on the left a wide road for 800 m. After the intersection go down on the left. Downstairs the steps near the castle Freudeneck, take the left path on a forest road. At the left, go for 180 m then cross the bridge at the right.
After the water treatment plant, take the road on the left for 600 m in the direction of a wood’s footbridge. Turn immediately on the left in order to go to Wangenbourg castle for 900 m and to finish, at the start of the hike
32A rue du Gal de Gaulle
67710 Wangenbourg Engenthal
03 88 87 33 50
contact@mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
www.mossig-vignoble-tourisme.fr
Wangenbourg Castle
From the top of its 24-meter keep, Wangenbourg Castle offers clear views over La Suisse d'Alsace (Alsace Switzerland). Its sandstone...
Westhoffen
Tucked away in its vineyards, cherry orchards and oak forests, Westhoffen reveals a heritage of surprising diversity, witness to a...
Nideck Castle
In the footsteps of the Grimm brothers, the two castle ruins, perched at an altitude of 534 m on the...
Guirbaden Castle
Culminating at an altitude of 565 m, at the intersection of the Bruche and Magel valleys, what was once the...
Obernai-Barr vineyard circuit
The circuit crosses a picture-postcard landscape: flowery villages, undulating vines ... The highlight is the town of Barr, the wine-growing...
Obernai-Barr vineyard circuit
The circuit crosses a picture-postcard landscape: flowery villages, undulating vines ... The highlight is the town of Barr, the wine-growing capital of Bas-Rhin, and its Renaissance Town Hall.
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67210 Obernai
Obernai-Rosheim circuit via the 'Voie Verte'
Laid out on the old railway line linking Rosheim to Saint-Nabor, the new greenway "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières"...
Obernai-Rosheim circuit via the 'Voie Verte'
Laid out on the old railway line linking Rosheim to Saint-Nabor, the new greenway "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières" is an original creation of the Community of Communes of the Portes de Rosheim. Along its 11 km, you can admire various natural spaces and works of contemporary art.
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67210 Obernai
Ottrott Castles
United on the Elsberg plateau at an altitude of almost 500 m, in the heart of a lush forest, Rathsamhausen...
Salm Castle
Sitting imposingly at an altitude of over 800 m in a splendid forest setting in the upper Bruche valley, the...
The big Salm oak
It is said that the Mennonite Anabaptists planted this oak in a clearing in memory of the exemption granted to...
The big Salm oak
It is said that the Mennonite Anabaptists planted this oak in a clearing in memory of the exemption granted to them in 1793. This superb tree is today two centuries old.
67130 La Broque
Kagenfels Castle
Perched at an altitude of 677 m in the heart of the Obernai and Bernardswiller forests, the castle is located...
Birkenfels Castle
On the hills of Ottrott, in the heart of the Obernai forest, between white fir trees, maple trees and sessile...
Landsberg Castle
Encamped on a granite spur at an altitude of 590 meters, this elegant castle, located not far from Haut-Andlau and...
Spesbourg Castle
Perched at an altitude of 451 m on a sheer granite slope overlooking the Andlau valley, the ruins of Spesburg...
Andlau, heritage and art of good living
This wine-growing town and gastronomic centre possesses a remarkable architectural heritage such as the Saint Richarde’s abbey, the Spesbourg and Haut-Andlau...
Andlau, heritage and art of good living
This wine-growing town and gastronomic centre possesses a remarkable architectural heritage such as the Saint Richarde’s abbey, the Spesbourg and Haut-Andlau castles or “Les Ateliers de la Seigneurie” the new Heritage Interpretation Centre of the Barr and Bernstein area situated in a historical house.
67140 Andlau
03 88 08 66 65
Andlau Castle
Two towers visible from afar, with characteristic majesty, crown the Silberberg at an altitude of 451 m and are the...
Dambach-la-Ville, medieval city of wine trades
Its history trail, its tourist train and its vineyard trail, invite you to visit this fortified town. There you will...
Dambach-la-Ville, medieval city of wine trades
Its history trail, its tourist train and its vineyard trail, invite you to visit this fortified town. There you will find ancient houses, witnesses from all the periods of history and decorated by the coats of arms.
11 Place du marché
67650 Dambach la Ville
03 88 92 60 01
mairie@dambach-la-ville.fr
www.dambach-la-ville.fr
Bernstein Castle
Perched at an altitude of 562 m, Bernstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Alsace. In addition to...
Ortenbourg Castle
Crowning the entrance to Val de Villé and Val d´Argent, on its granite rock peak at an altitude of 433...
Hiking tour - Ortenbourg and Ramstein from the Hühnelmühle
From Scherwiller towards Châtenois on the D35 (wine road), at the large bend, take the small forest road and park...
Hiking tour - Ortenbourg and Ramstein from the Hühnelmühle
From Scherwiller towards Châtenois on the D35 (wine road), at the large bend, take the small forest road and park at the Hühnelmühle car park. The castle is not accessible by car.This hike will take you through the Ortenbourg massif, which has been granted a biotope protection order for its remarkable flora and fauna. You will take part of the GR5 (red rectangle) and discover the castles of Ramstein and Ortenbourg.The Ramstein is in the process of being consolidated and is closed to visitors.
Not accessible by pushchair
Parking Hühnelmühle
67750 Scherwiller
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Frankenbourg Castle
Crowning the Schlossberg at an altitude of 703 m, between Neubois and La Vancelle, at the junction between Le Val...
Ramstein Castle
Clinging to its rocky walls at an altitude of 384 meters, Ramstein Castle overlooks the plain of central Alsace. If...
Pierre-Percée Castle
Located at an altitude of 495 m in the Vosges sandstone massif, between the towns of Celles-sur-Plaine in the Vosges...
Kintzheim Castle
Perched at an altitude of 260 m, on the Haut-Koenigsbourg massif, Kintzheim Castle is the preserve of falconers and birds...
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
Anyone who hasn’t crossed the drawbridges of this emblematic fortress and dreamed of castle life in the lord’s residence, trembled...
Saint-Hippolyte
Embedded in its beautiful vineyard at the foot of Haut-Koenigsbourg, the venerable Saint-Hippolyte has always been known for its Pinot...
Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle
Culminating at an altitude of 645 m, Hohrappolstein, from its original name, is the highest and oldest of the three...
Welcome to the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr area
A whole world of discovery between the plain, vineyards and mountains. In our 16 villages, you can explore the wealth...
Welcome to the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr area
A whole world of discovery between the plain, vineyards and mountains. In our 16 villages, you can explore the wealth of our countryside, heritage and traditions, a little-known part of Alsace, with its inhabitants…
Take to the lanes and trails of our warm-hearted and authentic region, breathe in the air of our forests, vineyards and plains, admire the flora and abundant fish of our rivers, and stroll down our ancient streets.
68150 Pays de Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr
03 89 73 23 23
Girsberg Castle
Perched on its impressive granite peak at an altitude of 528 m, below Saint Ulrich, it is the smallest of...
Discovery tour of Ribeauvillé
Located on the Wine Route, between the vineyards and mountains, half-way between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, Ribeauvillé is an attractive town...
Discovery tour of Ribeauvillé
Located on the Wine Route, between the vineyards and mountains, half-way between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, Ribeauvillé is an attractive town with 5000 inhabitants, which has combined its historical heritage with modernity.
The town and neighbouring hills are dominated by the majestic ruins of the Three Castles of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. The Grand-Rue (main street) and its picturesque neighbouring streets, lined with 15th- to 18th-century buildings (flowered in season), are scattered with Renaissance fountain-decorated squares. Many buildings are worth a visit, including the Town Hall with its prestigious collection of silver drinking-cups, the Butchers' Tower (13th century), the former Corn Exchange, the House of the Fiddlers, etc.
In addition to the tourist train, free guided tours of the old town and Town Hall are organised daily (except on Mondays and Saturdays) from May to October.
A local metropolis
The vineyards, which have been in existence since the Middle Ages, enable many winegrowers as well as the wine cooperative to offer visits to their cellars and tastings, in particular of the three Grands Crus, Geisberg, Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé and Osterberg.
The range of services available and variety of shops make Ribeauvillé an outstanding point of attraction. Its dynamic cultural life is internationally renowned, with the Spring Market, the Kougelhopf Festival (in early May), the Wine Fair (end of July), the Fiddlers' Fair (first Sunday in September), the Festival of Ancient Music (October), the Mediaeval Christmas Market, etc.
A wonderful climate
With its 'Green Holiday Resort' and 'Climatic Resort' labels, awarded in recognition of the qualitry of its environment, Ribeauvillé has a high-quality infrastructure of hotels and offers a varied range of bed-and-breakfast rooms and furnished accommodation, two campsites, including one four-star site (new standards), many excellent restaurants, an open-air swimming-pool and a sports complex (gymnasium, indoor pool, stadium). A spa-cum-casino will shortly be added to these already considerable resources.
Ribeauvillé combines the advantages of a town with the charm of a winegrowing village.
68150 Ribeauville
Vineyard and mountain - Kaysersberg-Ribeauvillé-Aubure
Between the Route des Vins (the Wine Road) and the Pays Welche, the itinerary takes the cyclist along a quiet...
Vineyard and mountain - Kaysersberg-Ribeauvillé-Aubure
Between the Route des Vins (the Wine Road) and the Pays Welche, the itinerary takes the cyclist along a quiet hillside road, then turns toward the West to enter into a valley marked by Celtic, Roman, and Medieval history as well as boasting architectural wonders from the Rhineland Renaissance. Even if the Alsace dialect is usually spoken in the vineyard, the Roman dialect is still heard in the Pays Welche.
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
www.alsaceavelo.fr
Saint-Ulrich Castle
Overlooking the vineyard at an altitude of 530 m, Saint-Ulrich, also called Gross Rappolstein, is the most majestic of the...
Bilstein Castle
At an altitude of 757 metres, in the heart of large and beautiful forests, Bilstein-Aubure Castle overlooks the Strangbach valley....
Ribeauvillé
An emblematic town of the Wine Route, between vineyards and mountains, Ribeauvillé combines well-being, gastronomy and medieval heritage.
Three Castles of Ribeauvillé
Nestling between the vineyards and the mountains, Ribeauvillé is a charming town which has preserved its historical heritage. In the...
Three Castles of Ribeauvillé
Nestling between the vineyards and the mountains, Ribeauvillé is a charming town which has preserved its historical heritage. In the 14th century, powerful lords decided to build the village walls and the castle.
Leaving from Place de la République, you can discover other strongholds which overlook the town: Saint-Ulrich (11th-15th c.), Girsberg (13th c.) and Haut-Ribeaupierre (13th-15th c.) make up a very pleasant 3-hour ramble.
68150 Ribeauville
Cooperative Wine Cellar /Cave de Ribeauvillé
Oldest cooperative winery in Alsace (1895), the Cave de Ribeauvillé has a range of more than 70 wines from a...
Cooperative Wine Cellar /Cave de Ribeauvillé
Oldest cooperative winery in Alsace (1895), the Cave de Ribeauvillé has a range of more than 70 wines from a meticulous selection of plots in 7 Grands Crus and 7 Lieux-dits. Owner of Clos du Zahnacker. Throughout the year, we offer cultural and artistic exhibitions. From May to August, we offer guided tours of our cellar twice a day, at 11am and 4pm.
2 route de Colmar
68150 Ribeauville
03 89 73 20 35
veronique.spitz@cave-ribeauville.com
www.vins-ribeauville.com
Discovery circuit of Hunawihr
Located on the Alsace Wine Route, Hunawihr is a typical Alsace village set against a background of vineyards. Overlooking the...
Discovery circuit of Hunawihr
Located on the Alsace Wine Route, Hunawihr is a typical Alsace village set against a background of vineyards. Overlooking the village, the church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur (15th-16th centuries), surrounded with its walled cemetery, preserves an environment which remains intact and provides the perfect setting for this exceptional
whole. The village consists of winegrower houses with their gable ends stretching out over the street.
Most of these houses were built in the 16th to the 18th centuries (although there are a few dating back to the 15th century). In these houses, the stone-built ground floor served as a storeroom while the upper floor, usually timber-framed, was the dwelling.
This landscape and architectural heritage makes Hunawihr one of the ”Most Beautiful Villages in France”
(Plus Beaux Villages de France)
.
A little history...
As legend would have it, Hunawihr was founded in the 7th century by Hunon and his wife Hune to whom Hunawihr owes its name.
Hunon left the village to the Saint-Dié monastery in the Vosges.
During the 13th century, Hunawihr formed part of the lands of the Lord of Riquewihr*, owned by the Bishops of Strasbourg who had granted it as a fiefdom to the lords of Horbourg*.
In about 1324, the counts of Horbourg* sold their assets to the Count Ulrich of Wurttemberg*, their cousin.
In 1397, count Eberhard II of Wurttemberg*, through his marriage to the heiress to the county of Montbéliard, enabled the powerful counts of Wurttemberg-Montbéliard* to remain owners of the Riquewihr seigneurie up until the French Revolution. The county of Wurttemberg was elevated to the rank of Duchy in 1495.
On the 15th April 1520, the village church was designated as a pilgrim centre at the behest of Duke Ulrich VIII of Wurttemberg*, responding to a request from his subjects who sought to show their devotion to Hune. Hune was raised to the rank of saint because of her work with the poor (the legend tells us that Saint Hune would wash the clothes of the poor in the fountain that bears her name. She has also been attributed with miracles such as causing the fountain to spout wine during a bad grape harvest year). The church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in
Hunawihr became a pilgrimage centre focusing on the relics of Saint Hune which were then kept in the church’s crypt.
In 1534, Georges of Wurttemberg* introduced the Protestant religion into Hunawihr. Initially, the village followed the Zwingli (Swiss) inspired Reformation promoted by father Nicolas Koenig who had become a pastor (this pastor significantly helped propagate this movement to neighbouring villages). Georges of Wurttemberg’s successor imposed the Lutheran religion in 1559. In 1687, under Louis XIV, it again became possible to be a practicing Catholic in Hunawihr: the simultaneum was put in place and, to this day, the church is still in dual use by both the Protestant and Catholic communities.
* lord(s) of the Holy German Roman Empire.
68150 Hunawihr
Grands Crus wine trail - Hunawihr
Self-guided Tour via informative signs. Guided tours during the summer. Guided tours in JULY and AUGUST, monday to friday at...
Grands Crus wine trail - Hunawihr
Self-guided Tour via informative signs. Guided tours during the summer. Guided tours in JULY and AUGUST, monday to friday at 5pm. Followed by a wine cellar visit. Is part of the intercommunal trail "Les Perles du Vignoble"
68150 Hunawihr
03 89 73 23 23
Kayserberg Castle
Its robust cylindrical keep erected in the vineyard of the illustrious city of Kayserberg, overlooks the Weiss Valley and the...
Heritage discovery in and around Kaysersberg
As a family, discover the rich heritage of the Vosges Mountains: the woodworking trades of yesteryear, plenty of tools and...
Heritage discovery in and around Kaysersberg
As a family, discover the rich heritage of the Vosges Mountains: the woodworking trades of yesteryear, plenty of tools and machines and a whole area dedicated to wooden games. Then, head out to discover the imperial city of Kaysersberg on a fun walk. Take a journey back to the time of fortified castles: a delight for all ages.
Interested in these outings? Please contact our partners directly.
395 Lieu-dit La place
68910 Labaroche
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.lac-blanc.com
Hiking tour - from Kaysersberg to Ammerschwihr
An ideal walk for wine lovers. This charming circuit links Kaysersberg to the largest Alsatian wine town, Ammerschwihr. Ammerschwihr is...
Hiking tour - from Kaysersberg to Ammerschwihr
An ideal walk for wine lovers. This charming circuit links Kaysersberg to the largest Alsatian wine town, Ammerschwihr. Ammerschwihr is also famous for its fine wines, especially the Grand Cru du Kaefferkopf. A wine tasting at a winemaker's will make this walking tour as original as possible!
Our favourites of the walk:
contemplating the winegrowing landscape
stroll through the wine town
a wine tasting at a winegrower's
39 rue du Général de Gaulle
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Kayserberg
A shining milestone on the Wine Route, it is one of the most charming cities in Alsace, with its cobbled...
Bacchus Tour in the valley of Kaysersberg
In the Valley of Kaysersberg, an oenological initiation to discover all the richness and wonders of the Alsatian soil. You...
Bacchus Tour in the valley of Kaysersberg
In the Valley of Kaysersberg, an oenological initiation to discover all the richness and wonders of the Alsatian soil.
You will take the paths bordering the vineyards that make the reputation of the great vintages of Alsace, and you will be guided by the visit of the museums dedicated to these riches, without forgetting the "must-see", but oh so delicious, wine tastings.
Level : The circuit of the selected hikes is adapted to anyone in good physical condition.
Duration of the hikes: 12 to 20 km per stage, i.e. 4 to 6 hours of walking/day - from 500 m to 800m of heigh difference.
Equipment needed: good walking shoes (avoid new shoes), rain protection, small cool back pack for your daily needs such as for your picnic meal, a first-aid kit. drinking bottle and table cutlery.
28 rue du Général Dufieux
68650 Lapoutroie
03 89 78 35 20
infos@horizons-alsace.com
www.horizons-alsace.com/
Cycling tour - The balconies of the vineyard 1
From Kaysersberg, head towards Ammerschwihr, home of the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. Then on to Katzenthal and its castle with its...
Cycling tour - The balconies of the vineyard 1
From Kaysersberg, head towards Ammerschwihr, home of the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. Then on to Katzenthal and its castle with its square keei. On the way to Turckheim, you'll see the silhouette of the twisted bell tower of Niedermorschwihr church on your right. After Turckheim, the loop continues through fields and meadows towards Ingershem and then Sigolsheim and its imposing Romanesque church. Follow the signs back to Kaysersberg, where you can see the town wall.
If you wand to discover Munster, a pleasant little town, take the cycle path along the railway line. The return journey to Turckheim can be made either on the cycle path or on the road through the villages of the Munster valley.
39 rue du Géneral de Gaulle
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
Kientzheim
At the foot of the Vosges hills, near Kayserberg, it is the one and only Alsatian village to have retained...
Mountain bike trail 12 - Vineyards of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim
Start at the Espace Pluriel. Direction the Nécropole, a meletary cimetry in order to envoy the beautiful point of view....
Mountain bike trail 12 - Vineyards of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim
Start at the Espace Pluriel. Direction the Nécropole, a meletary cimetry in order to envoy the beautiful point of view. You will follow the hillsides of the Grand Cru “Schlossberg”, passage in Kientzheim where you will see a tank “Renard” of the Second World War.
12 rue St Jacques
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Hiking tour - from Kientzheim to Riquewihr
Through forest and vineyards, this pleasant walk leads you to the discovery of Riquewihr. Be prepared to stroll for miles...
Hiking tour - from Kientzheim to Riquewihr
Through forest and vineyards, this pleasant walk leads you to the discovery of Riquewihr. Be prepared to stroll for miles in this typical and colourful village on the Alsace Wine Route.
Our favourites of the walk:
the Chene de la Chapelle place and its remarkable tree
visit the pearl of the vineyard, riquewihr
take the road to Santiago de Compostela
Place du 11 ème RCA
68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Wineck Castle
Anchored in the Wineck-Schlossberg grand cru vineyard, ‘the castle of the vines’ watched over by its robust belfry keep on...
Hiking tour - from Sommerberg to Wineck Castle
Does your heart swing between vineyards and forests? This tour is for you. Above Katzenthal, walk through both vineyards and...
Hiking tour - from Sommerberg to Wineck Castle
Does your heart swing between vineyards and forests? This tour is for you. Above Katzenthal, walk through both vineyards and woods. First, reach the Sommerberg, a locality facing south at an altitude of 400m where the Grand Cru of the same name flourishes. Walk along the ridge and enjoy a magnificent view of Niedermorschwihr and its famous twisted bell tower, unique in the region. After this sunbathing, go to the cool undergrowth animated by birdsong. The show continues on the last part of the circuit with a fabulous view of Katzentahl dominated by the Wineck castle. This very easy hike is sure to please!
Our favourites of the hike:
winding through the slopes of the Sommerberg Grand Cru
enjoy a view of the twisted bell tower of Niedermoschwihr
overlooking Katzenthal and its Wineck castle
Place de la Mairie
68230 Katzenthal
03 89 78 22 78
info@kaysersberg.com
www.kaysersberg.com
Hiking tour from Lutzelhardt castle to Schoeneck and Wineck castles
Discover three castles in Alsace Verte: - Lutzelhardt: Ruin from the beginning of the 16th century including a small massive...
Hiking tour from Lutzelhardt castle to Schoeneck and Wineck castles
Discover three castles in Alsace Verte:
- Lutzelhardt: Ruin from the beginning of the 16th century including a small massive square keep and the remains of several dwellings, wells, cisterns….
- Schoeneck: Castle built around 1200, restored in the 16th and 17th centuries and listed since December 28, 1984 in the Historical Monuments.
- Wineck: Vanguard post of Schoeneck castle, installed on a rocky ridge and dismantled at the end of the 17th century.
67510 Obersteinbach
03 88 80 89 70
tourisme@alsace-verte.com
www.alsace-verte.com
Hohnack Castle
Almost touching the clouds at an altitude of more than 940 m to survey the valleys leading to Munster and...
Pflixbourg Castle
Not far from Hohlandsbourg Castle, at an altitude of 454 m Pflixbourg Tower emerges from the canopy of Wintzenheim Forest...
Hagueneck Castle
In the opulent forest overlooking Wettolsheim, nestled at the bottom of a secluded valley at an altitude of 420 m,...
Eguisheim Castles
The three castle keeps outlined against Schlossberg Hill overlook Eguisheim and the Alsace plain at an altitude of 591m.
Rouffach, city of the Renaissance
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates...
Rouffach, city of the Renaissance
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
68250 Rouffach
03 89 78 53 15
info@ot-rouffach.com
www.ot-rouffach.com
Wildenstein Castle
Reflected in the waters of Kruth-Wildenstein Lake, on a summit at an altitude of 670 m, the ruins of this...
Hugstein Castle
Perched on a rocky promontory at an altitude of 389 m between Buhl and Guebwiller, the castle watches over the...
Engelbourg Castle
With its eye always wide open watching over the Thur valley, at an altitude of 443 m it surveys the...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock),...
Hike: Ferrette Castle and the Cave of the Dwarfs
Hike around the medieval town of Ferrette: explore the upper town, the lower and upper castle, Loechenfelsen (the pierced rock), Kanzel (the throne), Heidelfluh (the pagan rock) and the Dwarfs' Plateau and Cave. Topo-guide on sale at the Tourist Information Centre.
68480 Ferrette
03 89 08 23 88
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Landskron Castle
Near the Swiss border and perched at an altitude of 340 meters, Landskron Castle overlooks three border countries. At the...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along...
Eurovélo 6: Basel-Schaffhausen
The EuroVélo 6 Basel-Schaffhausen is a 100 km cycle track along the Rhine linking the 2 towns. It runs along the banks of the Rhine through the beautiful city of Basel.
4001 Bâle
03 89 70 04 49
www.eurovelo6.org
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from....
The city of Basel
Basel is a cultural city with a rich history. The visitor has no less than 40 museums to choose from. Not to be missed: the Tinguely fountain, the zoo, the Cathedral, the Pfalz (the Cathedral terrace), the Rhine port, the Messeturm (Basel Trade Fair Tower), the Mittlere Brücke, one of the oldest bridges over the Rhine built in 1226, the market square and the City Hall with its Renaissance column and multi-coloured roof, the Gate of Spalen...
4010 Bâle
Morimont Castle
Displaying its white limestone framework at an altitude of 522 m, on the borders of the Alsatian Jura between Oberlarg...
Hohlandsbourg Castle
Built against a natural mountain terrace rising to an altitude of 620 m, the Hohlandsbourg wall-walk offers a amazing 360°...