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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

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Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

01:49

5.44km

250m

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: April 29, 2026

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Parking

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1.68 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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2.00 km

Viewpoint

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Viewpoint with beautiful views just before Château Ramstein.

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2.08 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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2.45 km

Root path

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

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2.67 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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2.93 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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4.88 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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5.16 km

Ortenbourg castle seen from the vineyards

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View over the vineyards to Ortenberg Castle, situated on the hill above.

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5.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.30 km

443 m

364 m

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< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

16°C

5°C

11 %

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