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: February 4, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Start point

Bus stop

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900 m

Ortenberg Castle

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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 …

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1.47 km

View of Ortenberg Castle

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Nice view of the Ortenberg Castle and the surrounding area

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1.57 km

Ortenberg Castle Water Reservoir

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Water reservoir of Ortenberg Castle. These 49,000 liters are used to supply water to Ortenberg Castle and to irrigate the rose garden. In addition, it is a water reserve for the fire brigade in an emergency.

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2.17 km

Freudentaler Eck Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of Offenburg and the Rhine plain all the way to Strasbourg (if the weather plays along :-))

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2.41 km

Bench by the Rock

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Unfortunately no view 😕

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4.11 km

Hohes Horn with observation tower

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The Hohe Horn is Offenburg's local mountain and a popular and well-visited vantage point with an observation tower.

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8.48 km

Ortenberg Castle Youth Hostel

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The castle complex, which was built in its current form between 1838 and 1843, is home to one of the most beautiful and romantic youth hostels in Germany.

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9.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

1.41 km

1.27 km

328 m

122 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.18 km

1.62 km

1.10 km

475 m

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 March

17°C

2°C

17 %

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Ortenberg Castle – View of Ortenberg Castle loop from Ortenberg

Ortenberg Castle

View of Ortenberg Castle

Ortenberg Castle Water Reservoir

Freudentaler Eck Viewpoint

Bench by the Rock

Hohes Horn with observation tower

Ortenberg Castle Youth Hostel

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