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Schlettstadt-Erstein
Scherweiler

Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Scherwiller

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Running trails & routes
France
Alsace
Schlettstadt-Erstein
Scherweiler

Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Scherwiller

Hard

3.7

(3)

50

runners

Ortenbourg Castle – Ramstein Castle Ruins loop from Scherwiller

01:28

10.8km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 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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4.82 km

3

4.93 km

Bank

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Seating area just before the final climb to the two castles.

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5.31 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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7.36 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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9.11 km

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

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9.44 km

Taennelkreuz Chapel

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Taennelkreuz Chapel is located in the middle of the vineyards at an elevation of 208 meters. This chapel was built in 1905 and dedicated to the Holy Cross on September …

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9.48 km

Nice resting place in the shade of large trees with a view over Scherwiller and the castles. Right on the bike path.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

2.98 km

1.23 km

1.15 km

855 m

120 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

2.28 km

1.27 km

721 m

696 m

120 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

20°C

10°C

26 %

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