Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

Moderate

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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

04:49

15.8km

530m

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: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

View of Chapelle du Taennelkreuz from the Vineyard

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3.34 km

Ortenbourg Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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4.11 km

Tête de Pierre

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The path to this "sculpture" is still easy to reach, but the arch shown on the map leads through man-high gorse bushes

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6.73 km

Engelfelsen (570 m)

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8.58 km

Hagelstein

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Coming from the top, you can descend a short distance to the right and reach a plateau in front. Here you can also take a short rest with a great view.

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8.90 km

Falkenstein Rock

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Not only attractive for climbers. The rock also invites you to a picnic with a wonderful all-round view.

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10.6 km

Rocher Bellevue Viewpoint

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Small viewing rock with a view to the west over the Giessen valley.

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11.7 km

Bernstein Castle

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The Bernstein castle ruins are about 560 meters above sea level and, like most hilltop castles, offer an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area.
The tower can be climbed.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

6.75 km

423 m

206 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.41 km

1.65 km

931 m

551 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

October 17, 2022,Chateau du Bernstein – Château de l’Ortenbourg Runde von Dambach-la-Ville

Very nice varied tour. Requires a certain level of fitness, as there are quite a few meters in altitude to overcome. The landscape and distant view are sensational...

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