Hiking huts

Dahn PWV-Hut in Schneiderfeld

The Pfälzerwald-Verein Dahn e.V. cabin, which offers refreshments and overnight accommodations (for 8 to 18 people), is located at an elevation of 232 meters and has been in operation since 1956. To mark the return of the wolf to the Palatinate Forest, information stations here provide valuable insights into the wolf and its habits. The adjacent Wolf Tour (an 8-kilometer loop trail) offers a deeper exploration of this topic. After a hike, visitors can relax and recharge their batteries either inside the lodge or in the partially covered outdoor area.

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Address: Im Schneiderfeld, 66994 Dahn

There is a hiking parking lot right next to the cabin.

Hahnberg hut

“Welcome, guest, to shelter and rest” – that is the motto of the PWV’s log cabin on the Hahnberg near Contwig, built in 1922 and opened in 1973. Since then, it has enjoyed great popularity as a venue for celebrations or as

a place to stay for hikers seeking rest. On select days, visitors can also enjoy hearty home-style cooking in an idyllic atmosphere.

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Address: Hahnberghütte, 66497 Contwig

Fritz-Claus-Hut

Built from logs sourced from the Palatinate Forest and modeled after Canadian lodges, the Fritz-Claus-Hut, operated by the Martinshöhe branch of the PWV, is the perfect place to stop – whether to grab a bite to eat or spend the night. Open year-round and equipped with 110 indoor and 30 outdoor seats, a selection of hut-style dishes, four wheelchair-accessible rooms with a total of 13 beds, a playground, a barbecue hut, and a conference room, this place leaves virtually nothing to be desired.

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Address: L466, 66894 Martinshöhe

There is a hiking parking lot right next to the cabin

Hilschberg house

The Hilschberg house (Hilschberghaus), operated by the Rodalben branch of the PWV, is open year-round and is idyllically situated in the heart of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. But it’s not just the location near miles of

hiking trails that makes it appealing – a fitness trail, nature trail, and playground at the lodge provide additional recreational fun. 165 indoor and 54 outdoor seats, great lodge cuisine, a barbecue area, and overnight accommodations round out the offerings.

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Address: Fichtenstraße 1b, 66976 Rodalben

Finsterbrunnertal Nature Friends House

The Finsterbrunnertal Nature Friends House is located off the beaten path in a side valley of the Karstal. With 14 rooms and two dormitories, the lodge offers accommodations for nearly 60 people and also ensures guests’ comfort with a bar and kitchen. Surrounding hiking trails and nearby recreational activities guarantee opportunities to experience nature and enjoy leisure time. During a break, e-bikes can also be recharged at the on-site charging station.

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Address: Finsterbrunnertal 1, 67705 Schopp

Parking lot right next to the Nature Friends House

Drei Buchen Forest House

The Drei Buchen Forest House, operated by the Pirmasens branch of the PWV, is idyllically situated in the Palatinate Forest-Northern Vosges Biosphere Reserve and connected to the hiking trails of the Palatinate Forest Association. While the surrounding hiking trails invite you to explore nature, the lodge – with its forest terrace, 150 indoor and 250 outdoor seats, a dormitory, and a playground – promises pure rest and relaxation.

Learn more about the Waldhaus Drei Buchen

Address: Kettrichhof, 66969 Lemberg