Ortnek Castle, Medieval castle ruin near Ribnica, Slovenia.
The stone remains of Ortnek Castle stand on Big Žrnovec Hill, featuring the architectural elements from different construction periods across centuries.
Count Otto II of Ortenburg established the original fortress in 1161, which later passed through ownership of the Counts of Celje and Habsburg dynasty.
The castle chapel of Saint George contained valuable religious art pieces, including three carved altars and paintings by Hans Georg Geigerfelder.
The National Gallery in Ljubljana displays several preserved artifacts from the castle, including the chapel's original icon of Saint George.
Johann Kosler Jr and his family departed from this castle in 1884, relocating to Lower Ortnek Castle for more convenient living conditions.
Location: Municipality of Ribnica
GPS coordinates: 45.78271,14.67047
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:36
Turjak Castle
11.6 km
Assumption of Mary Church
4.2 km
Ribnica Castle
6.6 km
Krka Cave
14.3 km
St. Stephen's Parish Church
6.7 km
Čušperk Castle
11.4 km
Ilija Hayrack
5 km
Pungart Castle
5.1 km
Škrabec homestead
7.2 km
St. Anne's Church
5.9 km
Saints Cosmas and Damian Parish Church
13.8 km
St. Michael's Church
12.6 km
Stritar Granary
7.1 km
Cerkev Povišanja sv. Križa, Jurjevica
3.8 km
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
9.8 km
St. Anthony of Padua Church
9.1 km
Annunciation Church
5.8 km
St. Peter's Church
13.5 km
St. Augustinus Church in Pri Cerkvi-Struge
8.1 km
St. Cantianus's Parish Church
11.7 km
St. Acacius' Church
13.3 km
Cerkev sv. Florijana, Ponikve
8.7 km
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish Church in Videm
7.7 km
St. Nicholas's Church
5.6 km
Sts. Primus and Felician Church
9.2 km
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
7.5 km
St. Vitus's Church
5.1 km
St. Martin's Church
6.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes