Best huts around Zimmern unter der Burg are found in a municipality within the Zollernalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The area is characterized by its natural surroundings, offering opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking. While traditional alpine huts are not prevalent, the region provides various shelters and accommodations for visitors. These locations serve as resting points or bases for exploring the local landscape and hiking trails.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
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Place with a grill to relax.
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Sensational view from the Lemberg Tower, 140 km to the Appenzell Alps. In winter and/or when there is a foehn wind, you can also see the Allgäu Alps very well.
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rustic invites you to linger
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Nice place with a barbecue area. The ruins in view
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Play and barbecue area as well as seating available. A fountain with fresh water is also on site. Partly also with sale.
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Ideal opportunity to rest or to stop. Either stop off at the Plettenberghütte or make yourself comfortable at the barbecue and rest area right next door. 🤩👍 Information: https://dotternhausen.albverein.eu/beispiel-seite/die-plettenberghuette/
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Lots of seating in the shade or in the sun - you also have the opportunity to play with children on the playground there.
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Is partly very steep. Pushing was also popular on the gravel road. Up and down.
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Around Zimmern unter der Burg, you'll find a variety of shelters and accommodations. These range from simple hikers' shelters like the Lochenhütte Shelter, which offers basic refuge and stunning views, to facilities with amenities like the Plettenberg Hut and Playground and Schörzinger Hut, both featuring barbecue areas and playgrounds. For group stays, the Freizeitheim Zimmern unter der Burg offers self-catering accommodation. Further afield, historic sites like Teck Castle provide hostel and restaurant facilities.
Yes, several huts around Zimmern unter der Burg are ideal for families. The Plettenberg Hut and Playground and the Schörzinger Hut both feature attractive barbecue areas and exciting playgrounds. The Schörzinger Hütte Playground and Picnic Area is specifically highlighted as an adventure playground and a great rest area for children. The Freizeitheim Zimmern unter der Burg also has a play meadow, making it suitable for family gatherings.
Many huts in the region provide barbecue facilities. You can find well-equipped barbecue areas at the Plettenberg Hut and Playground and the Schörzinger Hut. Additionally, the Barbecue area at the Herrenzimmern ruins offers a secluded spot with a fireplace in a historic setting. The Freizeitheim Zimmern unter der Burg also includes a barbecue area for its guests.
The Lochenhütte Shelter, built in 1899, is the highest located hikers' home in the Albverein and offers wide views of the Alb foothills and the Black Forest. The Barbecue area at the Herrenzimmern ruins provides a romantic castle setting with a great view. Further afield, Teck Castle, a historic summit castle, offers excellent views over the Swabian Alb and houses a restaurant and hostel.
The natural surroundings of Zimmern unter der Burg are perfect for various outdoor activities. You can explore numerous hiking trails, with options ranging from easy to moderate, such as the 'Hörnle loop from Dautmergen' or the 'Bench With a View of Rottweil – Gößlinger Cross loop from Dautmergen'. For cycling enthusiasts, there are gravel biking and MTB trails available. You can find more details on routes in the Hiking around Zimmern unter der Burg, Gravel biking around Zimmern unter der Burg, and MTB Trails around Zimmern unter der Burg guides.
Yes, the Schörzinger Hut is known for its fountain that carries good, unchecked spring water, which is popular among thirsty hikers.
The Plettenberg Hut and Playground is typically open on Sundays and public holidays. From November 1st to March 31st, it's open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. From April 1st to October 31st, it's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Even when the hut is closed, tables and benches are available for resting.
Yes, the Freizeitheim Zimmern unter der Burg is a self-catering group accommodation located directly in the municipality. It can host up to 35 people and is well-suited for music and sports groups, school trips, family gatherings, and private celebrations, offering a modern kitchen, group rooms, and a play meadow.
The Lochenhütte Shelter provides a small, unlocked shelter that can be used in bad weather. It's a basic refuge without electricity or running water, offering a simple resting spot for hikers.
From the Lochenhütte Shelter, you can enjoy broad views of the Alb foothills and across to the central and northern Black Forest, and sometimes even as far as the Alps. The Barbecue area at the Herrenzimmern ruins also offers a great view from its historic location.
The Lochenhütte Shelter is operated by the Swabian Alb Association and is noted as the highest located hikers' home within the association. Teck Castle, while not in Zimmern unter der Burg itself, also houses a hostel managed by the Swabian Alb Association.
Many trails in the region will take you past these huts. For example, the Lochenhütte Shelter is often a first point of contact from the parking lot up to the Lochenkreuz. You can find various hiking routes, including circular hikes, in the Hiking around Zimmern unter der Burg guide.


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