Palatinate forest huts
Dear friends of good wine,
In the summer of 2022, we took over the management of two Palatinate forest huts ! The forest hut culture of the Palatinate is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is unique in its kind. Most of the almost 80 huts have been around for almost 100 years, because at that time thousands of kilometers of hiking trails were created in the Palatinate Forest. The forest huts have a special place in the cheerful hearts of the Palatinate, which is why we say: It is not the path that is the destination, but the hut!
“Our” two huts are located near our winery and can actually only be reached on foot…
SCHWEIZER HAUS
May 1, 2023 11 am - 6 pm
Opening hours: Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
The Swiss House is only about 20 minutes' walk from our winery, in the middle of the Palatinate Forest. This area is also known as the " Balcony of the Palatinate " because it boasts a breathtaking panoramic view from the Odenwald to the Black Forest. Your physical well-being is well taken care of: The kitchen team at Kristine's Lamesa conjures up regional and seasonal dishes, paired with the delicious wines from our winery.
The story and further background information can be found here .
Particularly exciting: Just 10 minutes above the Schweizer Haus there is a launch site for paragliders . There you can watch the paragliders take off.
AMICITIA HÜTTE - SEVEN QUELLEN
Opening hours:
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Just under an hour's walk from the winery is the idyllic forest hut Amicitia (Latin for friendship) with its characteristic green shutters. Here too, the team from Kristine's Lamesa takes care of the appropriate Palatinate Forest hut food and, of course, there are also delicious wines from the Graf von Weyher winery. If you don't want to walk so far, you can use the hiking car park at the Nello Hut on the L506. From there, the hut is signposted (approx. 800 meters on foot).
Further information and background on the Amicita Hut can be found here .
Our tip: For mountain bikers there are many exciting trekking tours throughout the Palatinate Forest.
PLEASE NOT SO STRENUOUS?
We have come up with a wonderful circular route that offers a relaxing day trip for young and old.
Wine-Forest Hiking Trail:
1. Start at the Glockenbrunnen hiking car park: 11:00 am
Park the car and lace up your hiking boots!
Park the car and lace up your hiking boots!
2. approx. 20 minutes hike to the Swiss House,
Relax here with a small morning pint and a fantastic view.
Relax here with a small morning pint and a fantastic view.
3. approx. 45 minutes hike to the next station, the Amicitia Hut - Seven Springs,
Here you can sip a cool glass of wine during your lunch break and nibble on a snack from Kristine's Lamesa.
Here you can sip a cool glass of wine during your lunch break and nibble on a snack from Kristine's Lamesa.
4. Tip: The tour can be extended as desired by taking a detour to Meistersel Castle and the Ludwig Tower.
5. From the Amicitia Hut, it takes 60 minutes to return to the Winzercafé Graf von Weyher – here you can enjoy coffee & cake or a hearty dinner with a fine single-vineyard Riesling
Or: Optionally, experience a wine tasting together!
Or: Optionally, experience a wine tasting together!
6. After a wonderful day of hiking, a 5-minute walk to the Glockenbrunnen hiking car park and a happy drive home (refreshing non-alcoholic alternatives are available for drivers at all three locations!)
The hike is slightly uphill but does not require any particular fitness.
So, get your hiking boots out, take the weekend off and come to the beautiful Palatinate! The wine is already chilled and ready!
We are looking forward to seeing all hikers !
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