Ortenberg's old town is a pearl among the Upper Hessian timber-framed towns. Here is u.a. the prison to see the "Diebesturm". The largely preserved city wall with late Gothic Obertor, the old town hall (15th-18th c.), Many recently restored half-timbered buildings of the 18th century, late-Gothic St. Mary's Church and others. with a good copy of the "Ortenberg altarpiece" and "herbal sky ceiling painting, above all on the" Spitzen Berg "the recently restored castle of the princes of Stolberg-Roßla (around 1800) with a view over an enchanting landscape.

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The Thieves' Tower served as a prison.

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Best Hikes to Thieves' Tower (Diebesturm), Ortenberg

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1. Selters Pond – Konradsdorf Monastery loop from Ortenberg

12.3km

03:20

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. NABU House in the Salt Meadows – Selters Pond loop from Ortenberg

7.62km

01:57

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Upper City Gate Ortenberg – Lissberg Castle loop from Ortenberg

13.3km

03:45

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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Thieves' Tower (Diebesturm), Ortenberg

1. Selters Pond – Konradsdorf Monastery loop from Ortenberg

2. NABU House in the Salt Meadows – Selters Pond loop from Ortenberg

3. Upper City Gate Ortenberg – Lissberg Castle loop from Ortenberg

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