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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Châtenois

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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Châtenois

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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Châtenois

06:32

21.3km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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3.14 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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8.25 km

Dambach-la-Ville

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historic town center with half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings as well as the historic town hall from 1547, which is still clearly inspired by the Gothic style with its high stepped gables.

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8.68 km

Blienschwiller Gate

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Especially picturesque with the stork nest on top

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9.08 km

Saint Sebastian Chapel in Dambach-la-Ville

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A little above Dambach chapel. All around vineyards.

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9.88 km

Bibelefelsen

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A rock formation, large and mossy in the forest, on the hiking trail to Bernstein Castle

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11.1 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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12.2 km

Rocher Bellevue Viewpoint

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Great view!

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13.7 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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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.52 km

3.14 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.46 km

2.19 km

1.85 km

1.08 km

781 m

301 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Châtenois

Ortenbourg Castle

Dambach-la-Ville

Blienschwiller Gate

Saint Sebastian Chapel in Dambach-la-Ville

Bibelefelsen

Bernstein Castle

Rocher Bellevue Viewpoint

Hagelstein

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