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Hinterwaldkopf Hut

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  • Hinterwaldkopfhütte
    Hinterwaldkopfhütte
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At the foot of the Hinterwaldkopf near Hinterzarten lies the “Hinterwaldkopfhütte” alpine inn, at an altitude of 1,090 metres. It has a sunny south-facing terrace with views of the Feldberg, surrounded by alpine meadows. It is also a popular destination in winter, far from the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes.

Sun terrace with views of the Feldberg

Ideally situated at the foot of the Hinterwaldkopf, not far from Hinterzarten, the Almgasthof, at an altitude of 1,090 metres, is a mountain hut combining traditional architecture with modern comforts. The sun terrace is surrounded by fragrant alpine meadows and offers views of the Feldberg. Its south-facing position ensures sunshine from morning until evening. Far removed from ski tourism, the Almgasthof is also a very popular destination in winter. 

The hut is not accessible by car

The Hinterwaldkopfhütte cannot be reached by car, but can be reached on foot, for example from the ‘Gasthaus zum Engel’ hiking car park, from Himmelreich railway station or from Kirchzarten.

The sunny terrace invites you to enjoy the view whilst savouring regional specialities and home-made delicacies. Whether as a break during a long hike, a mountain bike ride or a snowshoe trek in winter. 

The “Hinterwaldkopf” summit with stunning views

The Hinterwaldkopf itself is not only scenically beautiful, with its views across the Dreisam Valley as far as the Vosges, but also a place steeped in history. The summit plateau, with its memorial, serves as a reminder of the region’s turbulent past.

Opening times

open today
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00

Dining Offers

vegetarian
Snack menu
Coffee & Cake

International Cuisine

regional
seasonal

Directions

Beliebte Aufstiegmöglichkeiten sind:
1) vom Bahnhof Hinterzarten über den "Hanselehof" in Alpersbach
2) vom Rinkenparkplatz über den Dr.-Ganter-Weg
3) von der Höfener Hütte (Parkmöglichkeit) über Roteck und Hinterwaldkopf
4) vom Zastlertal über den Mederlehof und Hinterwaldweg

Coordinates

DD
47.916046, 8.021951
DMS
47°54'57.8"N 8°01'19.0"E
UTM
32T 426923 5307432
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