Ortenbourg Castle

Skeleton of a castle

This castle requires a little work to get to but it is nice. All that is left is the outside walls but you can see why the built it here. You can see for miles.

Great uphill walk, two options.

This is such an authentic castle, with a great view over Scherwiller and its wide surroundings, the Black Forest in Germany in the background. You can "feel" the Rhine flowing hallway the horizon. T...

Nice walk to the castle

Do not expect Anything fancy. It is a ruined castle. But the walk is nice and the views are stunning.

Great morning hike, nice views

Nice views, at about 400 meters, it was worth the hike. I preferred the path that goes through the vineyards in front of the castle, its marked by a blue cross hiking trail sign. We took the round a...

Good hike

There's one part of the castle in ruins that is always locked. You should go around that to get to the big castle.