Itinerary
- Day 1
Ribeauvillé
You'll arrive in Ribeauvillé, a medieval town sitting in Alsace's wine country. Spend the day wandering through the cobbled streets at your own pace, checking out the colorful half-timbered houses and the local market squares. This is a good time to try some regional wines and food specialties as you settle in before the hiking starts tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Explore picturesque cobbled streets and colorful half-timbered houses in Ribeauvillé
- Visit lively market squares in Ribeauvillé
- Sample local specialties and Alsatian wines
Landmarks Ribeauvillé 
- Day 2
Ribeauvillé - Riquewihr - Kaysersberg
Starting early, you'll hike through vineyard paths and forest trails across the Alsatian landscape. The route takes you through Riquewihr with its well-preserved half-timbered architecture, then continues on to Kaysersberg in a green valley. By evening, you'll finish with local food like homemade blueberry tart, paired with wines like Gewürztraminer or Spätlese Riesling (around 50°F/10°C for serving).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Ribeauvillé to Riquewihr to Kaysersberg (4h45, 14 km, +490m/-490m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Shorter hike option: Take cab from Riquewihr to Kaysersberg (3h15, 10 km, +340m/-400m ascent/descent) - extra charge required
- Sample homemade blueberry tart in Kaysersberg
- Taste Gewürztraminer or Spätlese Riesling wines
Landmarks Riquewihr Kaysersberg 
- Day 3
Kaysersberg
From Kaysersberg, you'll head out on a hike through vineyards and forest paths toward the Rocher des Corbeaux viewpoint, which offers views and some local history. After that, you'll walk to the quiet hamlet of Saint Alexis where you can grab lunch or have a picnic. Before or after the hike, stop by the artisan bakery for regional specialties, then make your way back via scenic paths.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Kaysersberg to Rocher des Corbeaux to Saint Alexis and back to Kaysersberg (4h00, 14 km, +510m/-510m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy picnic or lunch at Saint Alexis hamlet
- Visit artisan bakery for regional specialties
Landmarks Rocher des Corbeaux Saint Alexis - Day 4
Kaysersberg - Orbey - Lapoutroie
This hike starts with a steady climb through shaded forest paths before opening up into rolling farmland and traditional Vosges farms. You'll pass an organic farm where local produce is available to purchase, then head to Orbey for lunch. The route finishes along forest paths leading to Lapoutroie, a village known for its brandies and cheese.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie (6h00, 18 km, +760m/-580m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Shorter hike option: Cab transfer to Labaroche with hike from Labaroche to Lapoutroie (2h45, 8 km, +190m/-500m ascent/descent) - pre-booking and extra charge required
- Stop at organic farm to purchase fresh local produce
- Lunch in Orbey
Landmarks Orbey Lapoutroie - Day 5
Le Bonhomme - Tête des Faux - Lapoutroie
After a short transfer to Le Bonhomme, you'll start climbing along scenic paths to Duchesne cemetery, a WWI memorial site. The hike continues to Tête des Faux summit where you'll find panoramic views and well-preserved German bunkers from the war. On the descent, you'll walk past Étang du Devin, a mountain pond perfect for a lunch break, then finish with a gentle walk down to Lapoutroie.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Lapoutroie to Le Bonhomme
- Hike from Le Bonhomme to Tête des Faux to Lapoutroie (4h00, 11 km, +570m/-830m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Lunch break at Étang du Devin mountain pond with picnic tables
Landmarks Le Bonhomme Tête des Faux Duchesne cemetery Étang du Devin - Day 6
Orbey - Hohnack - Munster
Starting from Orbey, you'll hike along quiet forest paths through small hamlets to the ruins of Château de Hohnack. The route includes historical WWI sites like a German military cemetery and battle remains from the area. At the end, you'll descend to Munster, a town with cultural heritage and a reputation for its cheese production.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Lapoutroie to Orbey
- Hike from Orbey to Hohnack to Munster (6h00, 17 km, +690m/-800m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Shorter hike option: Start in Hohnack with cab drop-off by prior arrangement (4h00, 11 km, +300m/-730m ascent/descent)
Landmarks Château de Hohnack Munster - Day 7
Munster - Petit Ballon - Turckheim
This circular hike begins near Auberge du Ried and takes you through forests and mountain pastures up to Petit Ballon (1,272m), one of the Vosges' main peaks. From the top, you'll get clear views over the Rhine plain and the surrounding mountains. The descent passes traditional farm-restaurants and historical sites through quiet forest paths, finishing back at Auberge du Ried with blueberry tart, then you'll transfer to Turckheim on the Wine Route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Munster to Auberge du Ried
- Circular hike on Petit Ballon (4h00, 14 km, +500m/-500m ascent/descent)
- Transfer from Auberge du Ried to Turckheim
Optional Activities
- Enjoy classic blueberry tart at Auberge du Ried
Landmarks Petit Ballon Turckheim - Day 8
Departure from Turckheim
You'll leave Alsace today, traveling by train or bus toward Colmar to continue your journey. If you want to add an extra night, Turckheim offers a nice circular walk through vineyards to the historic castles of Hohlandsbourg and Pflixbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Turckheim with picturesque circular walk through vineyards to the historic castles of Hohlandsbourg and Pflixbourg
Landmarks Colmar Château de Hohlandsbourg Château de Pflixbourg 
