Trekkinghütte "Willys Ruh"
The place
Unstaffed trekking hut located about 3 km east of Rosenthal in Saxon Switzerland (Sachsen, Germany), perched on the Hühnerberg at around 430 m between the Fuchsteich and the Taubenteich in the Rosenthal forest area. A former border cabin whose main structure is over 100 years old, it was named “Willys Ruh” in honor of Willy Müller, the forest ranger of this area in the 1960s. The hut can accommodate around twenty people: ten on sleeping platforms on the ground floor and at least ten in the recently renovated mezzanine. Tiled stove with open hearth in the main room, fireplace in the dormitory, outdoor dry toilets. Reservation via trekking ticket (€10 adult, €1 child up to 17). Open April to October. Access on foot or by bike only via forest paths — vehicle access forbidden. A stage on the Forststeig Elbsandstein, a 100 km long-distance trail in Saxon Switzerland.
Getting there
A stage of the Forststeig Elbsandstein, ~3 km east of Rosenthal. Access on foot or by bike only. Trekking ticket €10/adult. Season April-October.
The setting
Hühnerberg, Saxon Switzerland (Rosenthal), between Fuchsteich and Taubenteich.
