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Serviced Hut Serviced Hut · Haardt · 608 m

Hohe-Loog-Haus / Hambach

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  • Das Hohe-Loog-Haus
    Das Hohe-Loog-Haus
    Photo: Pfalz Touristik e.V., Ziegler
The cabin is run by members of the Palatinate Forest Association in Hambach and offers a magnificent view of the Southern Palatinate to the Black Forest and the mountainrange Odenwald. The cabin seats 250 persons inside and offers additional outdoor seating. There is also a large children's playground next to the cabin.
At 620 MASL will you be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the southern Palatinate to the Black Forest and the mountainrange Odenwald The cabin is run by members of the Palatinate Forest Association in Hambach and seats 250 persons inside and offers additional outdoor seating. The surrounding area invites to interesting hikes in the beautiful nature. In the direct closness to the Cabin is an adventure children's playground with a giant slide, climbing frames and swings located so that parents are able to spend a relaxing weekend with interesting experiences all year around for their children. Various special events will also make your family celebration or company outing to an unforgettable experience. You should not miss the traditional forest festival in July with spit roast, riesling bratwurst and exquisite wines from Hambach The quickest way to reach the cabin is via the parkinglot "Hahnenschritt" which is located approx a 30-minute walk away from the Hohe Loog. There are additionally numerous possibilities to reach the cabinby foot. For example from Neustadt via the red dotted trail or from Hambach Castle, St. Martin, Kaltenbrunner Tal or from Diedesfeld via Klausental.

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Open Apr 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Wed, Sat and Sun 10:30–18:00 .
Open Nov 01, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027 from Wed, Sat and Sun 10:30–17:00 .

April - Oct.: Wed, Sat, Sun + holidays: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. - March: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open daily during summer and autumn vacations.

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49.332511, 8.094869
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49°19'57.0"N 8°05'41.5"E
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32U 434238 5464814
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