The Big Oak – Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Kintzheim
The Big Oak – Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Kintzheim
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The Big Oak – Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg loop from Kintzheim
02:18
30.1km
640m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 11, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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6.55 km
Monkey Mountain
Highlight • Structure
It is not an "insider tip" the destinations can be quite full, in good weather. But it is still worth it to have visited once!
Good link for an overview: selestat-haut-koenigsbourg.com/en
The "Monkey Mountain" is a beautiful loop in the forest. In this forest live freely around the 250 Barbary apes. At the entrance, each visitor receives a handful of popcorn, with which the monkeys can be fed directly from the hand. There are regular feedings where further information is well communicated by a guide. Despite the excitement it is very nice to observe and feed the monkey families.
Infrastructure is well proportioned to such "attractions" (parking, toilet, snack)
Greifvogelwarte "Adlerburg": Analogously, there is also a bird of prey visit with great air show of the beautiful animals! The whole thing in front of a breathtaking panorama. Again: No secret tip but well worth seeing!
Burg HautKoenigsburg: A very impressive castle with a very interesting history! During a Fanil excursion, she certainly breaks the framework that you have to give her (in time) to fully visit this very elaborately restored castle. But there is a fixed circular route, which provides even with children in a manageable time quite interesting impressions - and a unique panorama!
Alsace is much more than this (worth seeing) HotSpot! It takes above all time and peace to get to know the very special charm of this region.
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11.0 km
View
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12.9 km
Gate of the Ramparts of Châtenois
Highlight • Historical Site
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13.1 km
Châtenois Old Town
Highlight • Settlement
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13.5 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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21.8 km
Pain d'Épice Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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23.3 km
The Big Oak
Highlight • Natural Monument
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25.8 km
Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg
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Tip by
30.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.7 km
9.98 km
1.95 km
1.14 km
325 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
13.7 km
9.79 km
3.99 km
2.48 km
172 m
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Elevation
Highest point (530 m)
Lowest point (180 m)
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