Ortenbourg Castle
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.
Practical information
Equipment and services
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Kind of place to visit : Castles in ruins
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Package visits : Free visit, Guided tour for groups with reservation
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Duration : 3h
Practical information
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Opening hours : Accessible every day
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Localisation: Isolated, Mountain, Panoramic view, In the forest
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Altitude : 443
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Distance and name of nearest railway station : 4
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Access :
Through a gravel road : / Non accessible aux bus : /