Koenigsstuhl

Koenigsstuhl is a peak in Riquewihr, Arrondissement de Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Grand Est and has an elevation of 937 metres. Koenigsstuhl is situated nearby to the locality Roche du Tétras, as well as near the hamlet Ursprung.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Bilstein and Chapelle Saint-Alexis de Saint-Alexis.

Château de Bilstein

Castle

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The Château de Bilstein is a castle ruin in the commune of Riquewihr in the Haut-Rhin département of France. The origin of the castle dates from the 12th century, with additional building work done in the 14th century.

Chapelle Saint-Alexis de Saint-Alexis

Church

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Chapelle Saint-Alexis de Saint-Alexis is a church.

Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur d’Aubure

Church

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Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur d’Aubure is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kaysersberg and Ribeauvillé.

Kaysersberg

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Kaysersberg, in Alsace, Grand-Est was an important town in the Middle Ages. It has a large fortress, and the town's name means Emperor's mountain which comes from the fortress.

Ribeauvillé

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Ribeauvillé is one of the prettiest towns in Alsace. It was first mentioned in 768 AD. It was the property of the Dukes of Alsace, the Counts of Equisheim, the Emperor of Germany and the Bishop of Basel.