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Burgruine Oedenbourg

The ruins are located about 400 meters from Haut-Koenigsburg Castle on the same ridge, at an altitude of approximately 721–722 meters above sea level. They can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot via a signposted hiking trail. The structure likely dates back to the 12th century, possibly originating as a simple tower castle, mentioned as part of a castle complex in 1174. Around 1267, it was expanded by the Lords of Rathsamhausen during the Interregnum. Around 1300, a Gothic residential wing was added – protected by a curtain wall and featuring a massive main tower on the opposite side. As early as 1417, it is referred to in sources as an "abandoned castle" (desolate castle).

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Ramstein Castle was built in 1293 by Otto von Ochsenstein to support the siege of the neighboring Ortenberg Castle. After being owned by the Zorn von Bulach family, it was destroyed by the Strasbourg family in the 15th century. Initially consisting of a simple tower, the castle was later expanded into a proper castle, which was destroyed by the Swedes during the Thirty Years' War. Today, only the outer wall and two gun towers remain, built in 1793 to defend the entrance to the Vosges Mountains.

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At the end of the ridge, at an altitude of 443 meters, lies Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf Habsburg and one of the most beautiful ruins in the Rhine Valley. A masterpiece of military architecture, with its high gorge surrounding a 32-meter-long dungeon, it is visible from afar and blends perfectly into the landscape. This dungeon offered six levels of defensive fire, and its pentagonal design allowed for better deflection of attackers' projectiles. The recently founded association "Les sentinelles de l'Ortenbourg" (Ortenbourg Sentinels) aims to preserve, expand, and revitalize the castle.

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The Oedenburg (or Little Hohkönigsburg) belonged to the Lords of Rathsamhausen. Robber barons once resided in the castle, and by 1417, the Oedenburg was completely destroyed and lay in ruins.

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Frankenbourg Castle has been officially closed since April 2025 due to rockfall. You can only get within a few hundred meters. Unfortunately, due to the dense forest, you can't see it. Instead, I recommend the southern Chateau de Saint Ulrich, which is a lovely hike from Ribeauville.

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The tour from Dambach la ville is not too long or too difficult, and can be walked or run. However, I recommend appropriate footwear (hiking shoes, trail running shoes), as there are a few places on the descent, for which you can choose from two options, that require surefootedness. From the castle ruins you have a wonderful view over the Rhine plain to the Black Forest.

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In the shadow of the Koenigsbourg follow the forest path, you can only see the castle ruins from the outside, it is quite dilapidated

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