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Alsace
Schlettstadt-Erstein
Scherweiler

Ramstein Castle Ruins – Ortenbourg Castle loop from Scherwiller

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Alsace
Schlettstadt-Erstein
Scherweiler

Ramstein Castle Ruins – Ortenbourg Castle loop from Scherwiller

Moderate

4.7

(19)

148

hikers

Ramstein Castle Ruins – Ortenbourg Castle loop from Scherwiller

03:26

11.5km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.62 km

Old Chapel in Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Former chapel with seating, which can also be used as a shelter.

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2

3.88 km

The prior of the forest

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Interesting rock formation with a stony hiking trail to the two castles.

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3

4.10 km

Root path

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Natural hiking trail with many roots on the way to Château Ramstein.

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4

4.53 km

View of Ortenbourg Castle Ruins

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Seating area "Schmusbangala" with a view of Ramstein Castle and the surrounding hills.

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5

4.63 km

Ramstein Castle Ruins

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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 …

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4.90 km

Ortenbourg Castle

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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 …

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8.58 km

Rocher des Celtes

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Rock formation with a viewpoint offering a wonderful view of the Rhine plain, as well as an information board about the Celtic stone.

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10.1 km

Taennelkreuz Chapel

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Taennelkreuz Chapel is located in the middle of the vineyards at an elevation of 208 meters. This chapel was built in 1905 and dedicated to the Holy Cross on September …

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

2.50 km

1.23 km

855 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.43 km

2.24 km

1.44 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 27 June

36°C

21°C

27 %

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