The Ill near Ehnwihr – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Baldenheim

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The Ill near Ehnwihr – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Baldenheim

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The Ill near Ehnwihr – Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg loop from Baldenheim

03:12

48.3km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 11, 2026

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4.44 km

Stork Village of Muttersholtz

Highlight • Settlement

The sheer number of storks is surprising, with a nest on almost every house, sometimes three or four... very beautiful to look at, and there's clattering everywhere. Unfortunately, there's not much else in the village. No bakery, grocery store, etc.

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4.57 km

Muttersholtz - a stork's nest on almost every roof

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5.66 km

The Ill near Ehnwihr

Highlight • River

Beautiful landscape on the Ill near Ehnwihr.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehnwihr

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13.9 km

Sélestat Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The 48 meter high water tower has a capacity of 500 cubic meters.
It was built in 1906/07. And is in operation until today.

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19.0 km

Ascent to the castle

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Great view but unfortunately also very crowded. Nothing, despite I'll maybe do the tour again 🤔 I'll have better luck with the view and fewer people 👍

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26.5 km

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

Highlight • Climb

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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27.2 km

Descent From Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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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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