Ortenberg Castle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 479 out of 498 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord
Location: Kinzigtal, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Ortenberg Castle
- Easy
4.6
(13)
94
Ortenberg Castle – View of Ortenberg Castle loop from Ortenberg01:43
6.05km
140m
Intermediate4.7
(69)
317
Ortenberg Castle – Hohes Horn with observation tower loop from Ortenberg03:05
9.60km
400m
Expert4.3
(4)
5
View of the Kinzigtal Valley – View of Ortenberg Castle loop from Gengenbach05:31
20.3km
290m
Tips
Part of the castle is open to the public during the day until 6 p.m., with the exception of the youth hostel building. The tower complex appears to be very well maintained. There is a wonderful view of the Kinzig valley, the Rhine plain and Offenburg.
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•May 17, 2022
In the 11th/12th century, the Zähringers built a castle on this site to protect the Kinzig Valley. In the 15th century, the castle was expanded to include defense towers. At the end of the 17th century, the castle was destroyed twice. In the 18th century, the current castle was built in the English style on the ruins of the old castle. Today, there is a youth hostel and a wine-producing farm here.
translated by•August 27, 2024
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Description
Location: Kinzigtal, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Ortenberg Castle
- Easy
4.6
(13)
94
Ortenberg Castle – View of Ortenberg Castle loop from Ortenberg01:43
6.05km
140m
Intermediate4.7
(69)
317
Ortenberg Castle – Hohes Horn with observation tower loop from Ortenberg03:05
9.60km
400m
Expert4.3
(4)
5
View of the Kinzigtal Valley – View of Ortenberg Castle loop from Gengenbach05:31
20.3km
290m
Information
- Elevation290 m
Contact
- AddressBurgweg 21, 77799 Ortenberg
- Phone
Good to know
- Family FriendlyYes
- Wheelchair accessNo
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