Ribeauvillé – Riquewihr loop from Hunawihr

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Ribeauvillé – Riquewihr loop from Hunawihr

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Ribeauvillé – Riquewihr loop from Hunawihr

02:38

9.10km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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2.28 km

Butchers' Tower (Tour des Bouchers), Ribeauvillé

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The Tour des Bouchers is a striking building with an imposing tower that rises in the middle of the old town of Ribeauvillé. It was built in the 13th century and once served as part of the city's fortifications and as a watchtower.

The building has fulfilled various functions over the centuries. Among other things, it was used as a defense tower, a prison and also as a butchers' guild and craft house, which explains its name. Today, the Tour des Bouchers is a significant historical monument and a popular landmark in Ribeauvillé.

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2.30 km

Ribeauvillé

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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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2.61 km

View of Ribeauvillé’s Three Castles

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View over the vineyards to the three castles on the edge of the old town.

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6.37 km

Upper Gate

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This gate was built at the end of the 13th century and enlarged during the fortification of the defense system around the year 1500. Also admire, on either side, the old city walls built in 1291 and 1500.

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6.40 km

Dolder Gate (1291)

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The Dolder was built in 1291. The 25 meter high tower served as a clock tower, watchtower and city gate. The Dolder is the most famous monument (building) of Riquewihr. It was built together with the first city wall. Over the centuries, it has managed to preserve its aspect, with a sober outer facade to distract intruders and an inner facade with an ornate bay window. Top-notch craftsmanship.

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6.54 km

Riquewihr

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Very well preserved medieval village. Narrow streets, cobblestone pavement, half-timbered, city walls, towers located in idyllic vineyard landscape.

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6.57 km

Superb homes

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Visiting Riquewihr gives you an idea of what it must have been like to stand in the market square of an early modern French town in the 16th century. Some half-timbered houses in Riquewihr are even older. Some constructions date back to the 13th century.

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8.81 km

Church of Saint James the Greater

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Very beautiful old church in the middle of a vineyard. At the foot of the vineyard, in the outskirts is a parking space for campers. This is provided to us free of charge by the municipality.

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