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Ortenbourg Castle
Scherwiller
Description
Located at an altitude of 443 metres at the end of the ridge, Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf Habsburg, is one of the most beautiful ruins in the Rhine Valley. A masterpiece of military architecture with its high shirt surrounding a 32-meter dungeon, it is visible from a distance and fits remarkably in the landscape. This dungeon offered 6 levels of defensive fire and its pentagonal design allowed for better deflection of the attackers' projectiles. The recently created association "Les sentinelles de l'Ortenbourg" aims at the preservation, development and animation of the castle.
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Package visits offered
- Free visit
- Guided tour for groups with reservation
Location
- In the forest
- Isolated
- Mountain
- Panoramic view
Altitude (m) : 443
Nearby leisure facilities
On the GR 5 route (less than 2 km)
Equipment required
Walking shoes
Opening hours : Accessible every day
Accessibility
- Non accessible aux bus
- Through a gravel road
Length of visit/event
3h
Distance (km) à la gare la plus proche : 4
Nom de la gare la plus proche
Scherwiller
