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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Colmar-Ribeauvillé
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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

01:01

13.0km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

592 m

Haut-Koenigsbourg pumping station

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful path from Col de Schaenzel to Haut Koenigsburg

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2

2.31 km

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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3

2.92 km

Rather steep descent, but good quality roads! It's worth being careful of the other vehicles sharing the road, but it's certainly an enjoyable descent after a long and hefty climb!

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4

6.07 km

Schaentzel House

Highlight • Historical Site

A little west of Haut-Kœnigsbourg, the pass connects the Alsatian vineyards towards the Rhine with the valley of the Lièpvrette (Liver Valley) aka Val d'Argent.

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6.67 km

6

9.68 km

Lynx Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

This traditional fountain offers hikers access to drinking water and an unobstructed and splendid view of the village of Thannenkirch.

Be careful, in summer the flow can be much lower and not guarantee access to water.

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12.6 km

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Highlight • Castle

Here begins the detour to Hohkönigsburg. The view from this point to the castle is unique!

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.45 km

818 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

842 m

789 m

621 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

23°C

8°C

58 %

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