Hellerplatzhaus, Mountain hut in Palatinate Forest, Germany
The Hellerplatzhaus stands at 474 meters elevation between Platte and Oberscheid mountains, serving as a rest point within the Palatinate Forest network.
Built in 1903 as Neustädter Hütte, the structure underwent substantial reconstruction in 1910 and received an extension in 1922 to accommodate increased visitor numbers.
The hut maintains regional traditions through its food service, operated by the Palatinate Forest Association's Neustadt chapter for forest visitors and hiking groups.
Visitors reach the hut through multiple marked trails from the Totenkopf parking area, with the shortest route taking approximately 90 minutes to walk.
The site features Ritterstein 190, a memorial stone commemorating Karl Wertz, a former hut keeper who met his end during New Year's Eve of 1960.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Inception: 1900
Elevation above the sea: 474 m
GPS coordinates: 49.33610,8.05361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:29
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