Schelmenkopf

Schelmenkopf is a hamlet in Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est. Schelmenkopf is situated nearby to the locality Heckenmatt, as well as near Kocchersbrunnen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Bilstein and Château de Saint-Ulrich.

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. Château de Bilstein is situated 3 km south of Schelmenkopf.

Château de Saint-Ulrich

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The Château de Saint-Ulrich is one of three castles which overlooks the commune of Ribeauvillé in the Haut-Rhin département of France. It is situated at an altitude of 528 m. Château de Saint-Ulrich is situated 4 km southeast of Schelmenkopf.

Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre

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The Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre is one of three castles which overlook the commune of Ribeauvillé in the Haut-Rhin département of France. Situated at an altitude of 642 m, it overlooks the other two castles. Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre is situated 4 km southeast of Schelmenkopf.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thannenkirch and Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines.

Thannenkirch

Village

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Thannenkirch is a commune and tourist destination in the northeastern French department of Haut-Rhin. Thannenkirch is situated 3½ km east of Schelmenkopf.

Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines

Village

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Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is part of the arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé. Coal mines were operating in the village until 1849. Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines is situated 5 km northwest of Schelmenkopf.