Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

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Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

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Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Dieffenthal

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5.39km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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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1.95 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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2.02 km

Viewpoint

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Viewpoint with beautiful views just before Château Ramstein.

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2.40 km

Root path

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

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2.62 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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2.88 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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4.83 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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5.11 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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5.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

2.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

1.15 km

625 m

294 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

5°C

-1°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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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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April 6, 2023,Auto und Burgentag Stopp 1 Ramstein und Ortenbourg

Inserted a car tour today, drove through some medieval-looking places, occasionally stopped. Rarely recorded, some not discontinued.
Here is one of the stops: The castles of Ramstein and Ortenbourg.
Beautiful surroundings, beautiful paths.

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