As snow is now announced here are some pictures taken in Autumn: late September, October and November.
Autumn in the upper Rhine valley is actually 3 seasons in one. End of September is still very similar to Summer. Then comes the golden leaves period in October. And right now, almost end of November, some leaves are still on the trees as snow is starting to fall.
Here are some pictures I have taken in Autumn while strolling through Alsace, nearby Germany and the Vosges mountains.
Pearls on the Alsace Wine Route
Vineyards on the hills near Riquewihr and Zellenberg. Haut-Koenigsbourg castle in the background.
It is difficult to access the vineyards of Kaysersberg
Ribeauvillé, a charming little city near Riquewihr
Bergheim, medieval city surrounded by walls and vineyards. Just a few kilometers from Riquewihr.
Rodern, famous for its Pinot Noir wines
Traditional house of a winegrower in Rodern
Vineyards on hills below the castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg
St-Hippolyte for its Rouge de St-Hippolyte, a red wine made with Pinot Noir
Haut-Koenigsbourg castle overlooking the church of Rorschwihr
Riquewihr seen from the Schoenenbourg hill, a famous vineyard.
Hiking through the vineyards in Kintzheim. In the background the castle hosting the famous Volerie des Aigles.
Châtenois and its wonderful medieval church
Riquewihr seen from the Schoenenbourg vineyard. In the middle of the picture our holiday rental property set on the medieval wall.
Andlau and its famous monk who gave his name to a good vineyard.
Hunawihr and its famous church overlooking the vineyard Clos Sainte Hune. An easy walk of 2 km from Riquewihr.
Kaysersberg and its terraced vineyards
Between Châtenois and the Mount Sainte Odile
Ortenbourg medieval castle overlooking the Rittersberg vineyards near the village of Scherwiller famous for its Riesling.
Scherwiller vineyards
The village of La Vancelle, on a sunny mountain slope.
Church of La Vancelle. Near to our Mountain Hiker holiday apartment.
Fish restaurant in Villé, Alsace
Up to our Mountain Hiker holiday apartment. The road is always clear even in the Winter.
The holy Mount Sainte Odile in the background, on the top of the mountain.
Old prehistoric defense wall near Ste Odile monastry
The holy Mount Sainte Odile monastry. Terrace overlooking the plain of Alsace.
The holy Mount Sainte Odile monastry. Chapels.
The holy Mount Sainte Odile monastry
More South of Colmar
Schauenberg schrine near Geberschwihr (south of Colmar)
Schauenberg schrine near Geberschwihr (south of Colmar). View to the north.
Schauenberg – the church
Vineyards West and South of Colmar
Abbey of Murbach near Guebwiller, Alsace
Chapel, Murbach near Guebwiller, Alsace
Sea of clouds on the Champ du Feu (near Sainte Odile)
Hundreds of people came that day to the Champ du Feu to see the sea of clouds (near Mount Sainte Odile), Alsace
Impressive cloud tsunami
Sunset on a sea of clouds
Sunset on a sea of clouds
Impressive cloud tsunami
Alsace is an incredible region to visit, whatever the season!
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This page is brought to you by Les Remparts de Riquewihr – new luxury holiday apartments created in an old historical winery facing the vineyards in Riquewihr, Alsace.
Riquewihr as well as La Vancelle are also a very practical base to visit all Alsace, the Vosges mountains and even nearby Germany and Switzerland.
Thank you! A Merry Christmas to you both and be welcome back when ever you like!
Thank you for the beautiful photos and for our wonderful stay in Riquewihr. We loved the apartment and walking endlessly in the surrounding hills and vineyards and the town was a wonderful base for exploring the area.
Best wishes for a very happy Christmas.
Bonne fetes!
Anne and Vivien
The picture of the sea of clouds in the mountains with Martine and our friends were taken 2 years ago. One of the last pictures with our beloved Mac Gregor, our first West Highland White Terrier, who is now watching us from up there. Somewhere in the good dogs paradise.
I love the photos, expecially the one of Martine and Happy!