Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

Routes

Running trails & routes

Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Ortenbourg Castle – Bernstein Castle loop from Dieffenthal

01:31

11.3km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.68 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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.37 km

Bernstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.59 km

Bibelefelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.39 km

Saint Sebastian Chapel in Dambach-la-Ville

Highlight • Religious Site

A little above Dambach chapel. All around vineyards.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.78 km

Short but steep climb between vineyards

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice steep and short climb in between vineyards, with a beautiful view on top over the valley and Dambach-la-Ville town below. Bring your best punch or light gear ;-)

Tip by