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Stage 12
Long Distance Hiking
· Massif des Vosges
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Crossing the Vosges Massif - Stage 12 - Châtenois - Ribeauvillé
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ThannenkirchPhoto: Office de Tourisme du Pays de Ribeauvillé et Riquewihr, MASSIF DES VOSGES
When history and nature come together ...
Starting from Châtenois, a fortified village, the trail first leads to the Monkey Mountain. This site is home to more than 200 Barbary Macaques and surprises visitors due to their proximity, with the animals not hesitating to take popcorn right from the bag. The next site is the renowned Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg dating from the 12th century, which can be visited year-round, promising a journey back to the Middle Ages for everyone.
Afterwards, three other castles overlooking the famous wine village of Ribeauvillé are to be discovered before descending back into the valley.
Author’s recommendation
Take the time to visit the Eagle Sanctuary or the Monkey Mountain, which will delight young and old alike, as well as the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, a magnificent fortress overlooking the Alsace valley. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance during the high season of the hike.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Before setting off:
- Check the general and local weather ensuring no precipitation
- Get information on the approach walk, route elevation, estimated time, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)
- Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodgings
- Inform someone close of your plan and contact them if anything changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking
- Avoid going alone, use equipment conforming to the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.
In case of emergency, call 112 (European emergency number)
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Red rectangle marking of the Club Vosgien (Grand Hike GR® 5 route by the French Hiking Federation).
Hôtel du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Le Clos des Sources Hôtel & Spa
Hôtel Auberge La Meunière
Aire de pique-nique - Chemin de Ribeauvillé
Château du Haut Ribeaupierre (ou Altenkastel)
Château Saint-Ulrich
Château de Girsberg
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Ribeauvillé et Riquewihr
Château du Haut Ribeaupierre (ou Altenkastel)
Jardin médiéval du Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Eglise Sainte-Anne
Toilettes publiques
Château de Girsberg
Jardin médiéval de Thannenkirch
Toilettes publiques
Toilettes publiques
Abri Schaentzel
Musée du patrimoine local
Hôtel Les Trois Châteaux
Ribeauvillé
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Châtenois TER station (TIS SÉLESTAT) and TER Fluo coach
Directions
Take roads N59 and A35 to reach the commune of ChâtenoisParking
Free parking at the Les Tisserand space 4 Parvis Charles-Louis Marchal 67730 ChâtenoisCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Guidebook Crossing the Vosges Massif - GR® 5
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
- Clothing suited to the season and weather conditions (cold, hot, humid...)
- Hiking shoes suited to the terrain (even for children!)
- Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)
- Mobile phone and spare battery
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions