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Girsberg Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

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Girsberg Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

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Girsberg Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

01:37

4.69km

250m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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110 m

Au Cheval Blanc

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Take the Alsace wine route and drop off your bags at Au Cheval Blanc for a truly authentic gourmet stay! Nestled in the small, picturesque medieval village of Ribeauvillé, this …

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2.64 km

Girsberg Castle

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According to legend, two brothers lived separately in the castles. They woke themselves, as was their habit, with crossbow bolts fired at the shutters. Until one day a bullet hit …

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2.97 km

Blick auf Ribeauvillé

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The ruins are currently being renovated, but the view is phenomenal on a clear day with good visibility.

The keep is also freely accessible.

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3.00 km

Saint-Ulrich Castle

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The castle of Saint-Ulrich (530 meters) is the largest and best preserved of the three castles of Ribeauvillé. Built around the middle of the 13th century on a rocky outcrop, …

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3.17 km

Hagelpfad

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A well-traveled path between Ribeauvillé and the Château de Saint-Ulrich.
Not a walking path. The path is partly stony and rocky.

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3.62 km

Rocky trail to Ulrichsburg

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Steep, rocky path that leads through small rock formations and up to the Château Saint-Ulrich.

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3.88 km

Aussicht auf Ulrichsburg und Burg Girsberg

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From various viewpoints in Ribeauvillé you can sometimes see all three castles together.

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4.21 km

Gloriette with views over Ribeauvillé, Château de Saint-Ulrich and the vineyards

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Nice climb to the 3 castles. Somewhat steep and rocky.
At first you only see the Château de Saint-Ulrich, later also the Château du Girsberg. You get closer and closer …

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4.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.49 km

373 m

222 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

1.73 km

549 m

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

29°C

16°C

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Girsberg Castle – Saint-Ulrich Castle loop from Ribeauvillé

Au Cheval Blanc

Girsberg Castle

Blick auf Ribeauvillé

Saint-Ulrich Castle

Hagelpfad

Rocky trail to Ulrichsburg

Aussicht auf Ulrichsburg und Burg Girsberg

Gloriette with views over Ribeauvillé, Château de Saint-Ulrich and the vineyards

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