Ribeauvillé Old Town – Ribeauvillé loop from Zellenberg

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Ribeauvillé Old Town – Ribeauvillé loop from Zellenberg

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Ribeauvillé Old Town – Ribeauvillé loop from Zellenberg

01:20

19.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 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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3.33 km

Ribeauvillé Old Town

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Very nice old town. Better to explore on foot than by bike.

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3.48 km

Ribeauvillé itself is worth a visit. However, you should also plan a hike to the three castles of Ribeauvillé. They are picturesquely located in the immediate vicinity above the village and the hiking trails there are also very beautiful.

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4.97 km

The Three Castles of Ribeauvillé

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The magnificent remains of three castles overlook the medieval town of Ribeauvillé: Saint-Ulrich Castle (left), the most imposing and best preserved of the three; Girsberg Castle (right); and Haut-Ribeaupierre Castle (at the very top)

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7.62 km

Vineyard Route

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12.7 km

Vineyards from Kaysersberg to Ribeauville

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Among the entire Alsace vineyard, the vineyards located between Kaysersberg and Ribeauvillé are a choice location. It is certainly one of the most beautiful sections of the Wine Route, if not the most beautiful.

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12.9 km

Kientzheim Village

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Kientzheim is typical of the villages of Alsace with its superb colorful half-timbered houses, its ramparts and its vineyards.

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13.3 km

Among the vines

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Leaving Kientzheim, the Wine Route takes you to the heart of the Alsatian vineyards. This small winding road crosses hillsides covered with vines, where well-ordered rows of renowned grape varieties …

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16.5 km

Riquewihr Vineyards

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The vineyards nestle beautifully in the landscape. The paths through the vineyards are great for cycling.

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

6.19 km

4.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

882 m

880 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

6°C

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Comments

May 18, 2025,Riquewihr – Ribeauvillé Runde von Kienzheim

Nice tour through the vineyards west of Colmar, very beautiful half-timbered houses in Ribeauvillé

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September 18, 2024,🇫🇷 Kaysersberg - Elsäßer Weinstraße bis Ribeauville

The area is ideal for cycling, which is no longer an insider tip! You constantly come across tough people of all ages in the vineyards who tackle the climbs without e-support; respect!!!
The picturesque wine villages are definitely worth seeing, even if many are crowded during the grape harvest. Ribeauvillè in particular, with the three castle ruins in the background, …

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