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Serviced Hut Serviced Hut · German Central Mountains · 669 m

Kalmithaus

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Whether hikers, mountain bikers, families, or lovers of the Pfalz nature, everyone is warmly invited to stop by our Kalmithaus at the 673m high Kalmit summit and feel at home.

Current opening hours can always be found at https://kalmithaus.de/
The Kalmithaus can be reached via L 515, the exit of Maikammer-Alsterweiler, Kalmithöhenstraße, Kalmit parking lot.
After a short, somewhat challenging, or a longer, very comfortable hike, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view over the Upper Rhine Valley.
The Kalmithaus is located at 673 m on the Prädikatswanderweg Pfälzer Weinsteig and is the highest hut in the Palatinate Forest. It is the first and oldest hiking hut in the region. The house was inaugurated in 1908 but has been changed many times since then. Today, the hut offers space for 180 people. The outdoor seating area with panoramic views accommodates 120 people. In addition to Palatine dishes, the menu also features changing daily specials.

Current opening hours are always available at https://kalmithaus.de/

Opening times

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Open Jul 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 11:00–17:00 .
Open Nov 16, 2026 through Dec 23, 2026 from Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 11:00–17:00 .

Current opening hours can always be found at www.kalmithaus.de

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Kalmithaus
Kalmitgipfel Kalmithöhenstraße
67487 Maikammer

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49.319034, 8.082467
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49°19'08.5"N 8°04'56.9"E
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July 11, 2023
Michael Werner
Guten Tag Herr Bruder, das ist sicherlich möglich. Bitte nehmen Sie hierzu direkt mit dem Kalmithaus Kontakt auf. https://www.kalmithaus.de/kontakt/

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Kalmitgipfel Kalmithöhenstraße
67487 Maikammer
https://kalmithaus.de/ E-mail: info@kalmithaus.de
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