Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Sélestat
Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Sélestat
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Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Sélestat
02:20
38.7km
890m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 143 m for 13 m
After 38.6 km for 13 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.09 km
Scherwiller
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6.83 km
Châtenois on the Wine Route, Châtenois on the Wine Route
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Châtenois, ideally located on the Wine Route, is a fortified city with a unique charm. Two enclosures surround the town, dating from the 13th and 15th centuries. Ramparts staged each year during the traditional “Fête des Remparts” in June:
These places are listed as Historic Monuments thanks in particular to the Witches' Tower, a 15th century Gothic tower gate located on the second enclosure; and the 18th century St Georges Church. Push open the door of the latter where you will discover one of the masterpieces of the organ builder Silbermann.
From the church, walk on the interpretive trail along the ramparts then go down towards the heart of the town. Get lost in the streets and let yourself be seduced by the typical Alsatian houses where geraniums bloom on the balconies every summer.
You can also explore the surrounding cycle paths during the annual Slow Up in June: slowup-alsace.fr
End your walk with a visit to the cellars and stop at one of the town's good restaurants which offer different local specialties such as tarte flambée.
Suggestions for visiting wine cellars in Châtenois:
vins-alsace-dontenville.com
vinsblumstein.com
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071907170149
Châtenois is a small town full of charm, which offers a perfect combination of traditional Alsatian architecture, local gastronomy and the surrounding nature.
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7.26 km
Châtenois Old Town
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10.4 km
The Eagles' Aviary
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13.4 km
Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg
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19.5 km
Ascent to the Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle
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26.6 km
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
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Built in the 12th century, it has undergone several renovations over the years.
It is the highest castle on the trail of the fortified castles of Alsace which once marked the border between France and Germany. Its privileged position offers unobstructed views of the plain of Alsace, the Black Forest and sometimes even the Alps.
If we imagine the strategic advantage that this represented in times of war, we can take advantage today of this boon for the simple pleasure of the eyes.
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34.7 km
Kintzheim
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38.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.1 km
4.34 km
976 m
230 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
37.2 km
1.22 km
251 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (710 m)
Lowest point (180 m)
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