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In the village of Dieffenthal, park in the car park on Rue des Châteaux, near the church.
Markings: Red rectangle with white stripe
(S/E) Walk up Rue des Châteaux, turn right following the markings and cross the medieval garden. After a few minutes, you will reach the Rocher des Celtes, a magical place. Enjoy the view over the plain and the vineyards.
(1) At the crossroads, turn right and continue along this path. After a few hundred metres, turn left at the T-junction.
(2) At the next junction, turn left again, still following the initial markings. Walk for about 1.5 km. Shortly before reaching the GR®5, turn right.
Red rectangle markings for the GR®5
(3) At the crossroads with the main forest road, turn left and join the GR®5 by taking the upper path. Walk for more than 2 km on the very wide path. This will take you around the Rittersberg massif.
(4) At the crossroads (picnic tables and horse riding stop at the edge of the clearing), continue straight ahead.
No markings
(5) At the intersection, take the unmarked path on the left, which leads to a promontory from which you can see the ruins of Ramstein below the massif (important reminder: these ruins are currently closed to the public) and, more importantly, discover the imposing Ortenbourg Castle, with its fortified keep. Retrace your steps.
Red rectangle markings for the GR®5
(5) Continue along the GR®5 (south). Descend towards the castle moat.
Blue cross markings
At the T-junction, turn left and you will soon reach an intersection.
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(6) Turn right to enter the Ortenbourg ruins, discover its unique architecture up close and enjoy the unique landscape. Retrace your steps.
Blue Cross markings
(6) Back at the intersection, follow the marked trail to the right and descend. Ignore a path coming from the right.
(7) At the intersection, turn right onto the small path, following the same markings. Gradually descend to return to the vineyard. Several benches allow you to take a break while enjoying the view. Come out onto a small road and follow it as it continues.
Yellow Cross markings
(8) At the Taennelkreuz crossroads, turn left, pass in front of the chapel and follow a very wide path. At a fork, keep to the right and pass in front of a riding centre. Continue straight ahead on the marked path, ignoring all the side paths. Walk along the cemetery and, at the foot of the church, turn left to return to the car park (S/E).
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