Riquewihr Old Town – Riquewihr loop from Riquewihr

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Riquewihr Old Town – Riquewihr loop from Riquewihr

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Riquewihr Old Town – Riquewihr loop from Riquewihr

00:32

1.93km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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380 m

The skyscraper - 16th century

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The building, dating from 1561, contains two separate structures that meet under the same roof facade.
With five floors and a height of 25 meters, this is one of the tallest half-timbered houses in Alsace. Take your time and admire this 16th century 'skyscraper'.

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456 m

Riquewihr Old Town

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A rewarding tour of the place, which is overcrowded on summer days.

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488 m

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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511 m

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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627 m

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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664 m

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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701 m

At the city wall

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Beautiful passage along the city wall.

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1.05 km

Schöne Gasse

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Rue Latérale is a nice, quiet alternative away from the hustle and bustle of Rue du Général de Gaulle.

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1.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

492 m

272 m

119 m

Surfaces

1.01 km

689 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

6°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Elsass: Riquewihr

The beautiful town of Riquewihr is framed by hills planted with vines. Prospered in the 16th century through viticulture, the town built a double city wall to protect it.
The landmark is the 25 m high Dolder, which served as a bell tower, watchtower and upper city gate at the same time.

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April 11, 2025,🇨🇵 Riquewihr Rundgang 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️11.05.2025

Nestled between the peaks of the Vosges Mountains and the Alsatian plain, the medieval village of Riquewihr lies in the heart of the Alsatian wine region and is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France."
The streets are lined with half-timbered houses and many small shops.
The villages in Alsace are all beautifully decorated for Easter.

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April 26, 2026,🇫🇷 Riquewihr | Sprookje In De Schemer Van De Elzas 🥰

As evening falls, we stroll into the fairytale that is Riquewihr. It's a picture during the day, but it's now, as the last rays of the sun disappear behind the hills of Alsace, that the village truly comes alive. The half-timbered houses glow warmly in the soft light of lanterns and shop windows, as if we are walking through a …

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June 17, 2022,Elsass: Riquewihr

We continued to Riquewihr, a beautiful town on the Alsatian Wine Route. Its cobblestone streets are lined with half-timbered houses with wine shops. Listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", the medieval settlement of Riquewihr is remarkably well preserved. The colorful houses are a feature of the town. The old town seems to have remained unchanged over the centuries. …

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