Franz-Keller-Haus

A really great excursion area with countless rest areas and serviced huts. The Franz Keller House hiking lodge (781 meters above sea level) is open all year round on weekends and public holidays (except Christmas). No one will have to come back down the mountain hungry.

On the highest peak of the Kaltes Feld, the highest elevation in the Ostalb, lies the hiking lodge, built in 1908, acquired and converted by the Swabian Alb Association in 1931, and expanded and modernized in 1976/77. The wide plateau with junipers, meadows, fields and forest is an ideal recreational area. Two viewing rocks - Tannhaldenstein and Christentalfelsen - provide incredibly picturesque views of the mountains of the Filsalb and Ostalb. In front of the extensive mountain massif are Hornberg (gliding school), Rechbergle and Galgenberg. At the Furtlepass (630 m) the Kaltes Feld is connected to the Alb plateau. The Reiterleskapelle at the western foot is one of the most atmospheric images of the Alb.
Source: tuerme-wanderheime.albverein.net/wanderheime/wanderheim-franz-keller-haus

Good place to take a break. Simple dishes like hot reds or snacks are available here. Great open space, a paradise for children.