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Ortenbourg Castle – Old Chapel in Ruins loop from Château d'Ortenbourg

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France
Alsace
Schlettstadt-Erstein
Châtenois

Ortenbourg Castle – Old Chapel in Ruins loop from Château d'Ortenbourg

Moderate

4.6

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Ortenbourg Castle – Old Chapel in Ruins loop from Château d'Ortenbourg

01:39

4.93km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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1.51 km

Buildings amidst vineyards

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Two-story building nestled in the vineyards. From here you have a beautiful view of Scherwiller.

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3.00 km

Ramstein Castle ruins were built in the 13th century as a small fortified castle near Ortenbourg to defend it. Destroyed in the 15th century, they were never rebuilt. Today, only …

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3.08 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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3.36 km

Infotafel Burg Ramstein

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Ramstein Castle ruins were built in the 13th century as a small fortified castle near Ortenbourg to defend it. Destroyed in the 15th century, they were never rebuilt. Today, only …

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3.79 km

Root path

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

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4.01 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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4.27 km

Old Chapel in Ruins

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

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4.86 km

The castles of Ortenbourg

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4.93 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.83 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

998 m

940 m

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Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 24, 2024,Boucle Château d’Ortenbourg – Ancienne chapelle (ruine) au départ de Dieffenthal
A quiet little tour around the Ortenbourg castle. I recommend it for those who want to stretch their legs!

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