Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

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Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

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Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

03:03

23.2km

950m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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603 m

Grand'Rue de Ribeauvillé

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The surroundings of Ribeauvillé offer a wonderful playground for trail enthusiasts.
The three castles and the steep paths leading to them are perfect for practicing technique.
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696 m

Ribeauvillé itself is worth a visit. However, you should also plan a hike to the three castles of Ribeauvillé. They are picturesquely located in the immediate vicinity above the village and the hiking trails there are also very beautiful.

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2.16 km

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18.7 km

Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle

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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 …

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19.1 km

Difficult trail to Haut-Ribeaupierre

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A steep, rocky hiking trail, partially equipped with ropes for support, offers several wonderful views of the Rhine plain and as far as the Black Forest.

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19.3 km

Viewpoint at Château du Hohlandsbourg

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Views, benches, tables, a place to regain strength with postcard views. There are several roads, trails and trails that reach the area.

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19.5 km

Blick auf Ribeauvillé

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The ruins are currently being renovated, but the view is phenomenal on a clear day with good visibility.

The keep is also freely accessible.

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19.5 km

Saint-Ulrich Castle

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The castle of Saint-Ulrich (530 meters) is the largest and best preserved of the three castles of Ribeauvillé. Built around the middle of the 13th century on a rocky outcrop, …

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19.8 km

Girsberg Castle

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According to legend, two brothers lived separately in the castles. They woke themselves, as was their habit, with crossbow bolts fired at the shutters. Until one day a bullet hit …

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