Restaurant
At the Raimartihof, you only go there on foot. Or on snowshoes, or on cross-country skis… Several hikes lead to this inn on the edge of the Feldsee, at the foot of the Feldberg. Beautiful walks that whet the appetite. The “Gasthaus zum Feldsee” has been welcoming hikers since 1892.
Latest edition : 26 April 2020
It's a Black Forest inn as we imagine them: a huge roof crowns a building with walls covered with shingles cut from spruce trees of the region. The 510 m² roof tiles are made of Canadian cedar wood, "thicker to resist the avalanches that grate the roof", explains Bernhard Andris, who represents the sixth generation of operators of this beautiful family farm, having celebrated its 300 years in 2010.
“In 1892, my ancestors opened the inn. But she almost disappeared. Since 1936, we have been in a protected area and since 1953, motorized access has been prohibited. Suddenly, it became a bit of a secret place and my parents were on the verge of bankruptcy,” recalls Bernhard, a cook by trade, who took over the inn at the age of 24 with his wife Ruth. “It wasn't easy,” she recalls. Manage the farm, the inn, with four children… But I never felt isolated, we are happy to live in a magnificent landscape! “Now, with the trend of going back to nature, it's more of an advantage. But we miss the evening customers and the older people. On the other hand, it's a little quieter for us, even if we are often full, especially on weekends.
Bernhard's brother took over the farm part and the logging. “We raise Galloway cattle, they are hardy and can stay outside even in winter. On 25 hectares of meadows, we only have 24 animals in all, because the soil is poor, the grass grows slowly…”
In the attic of the farm, Bernhard smokes the ham which is served at the inn. “Like back then,” he explains. Not too hot, I prefer to smoke cold, very slowly. It's not easy, because you constantly have to adapt to the weather: if the bacon is too wet, it no longer takes on any taste, so you have to open the door, wait for it to be dry again... It takes time. at least 6-8 weeks, and then let it air harden for another 4-6 weeks. »
The interior, which can accommodate 125 guests, is warm, entirely in wood with a discreet decoration. Three spaces invite you to sit down. A venerable green tiled stove diffuses its heat in the “Bauernstube”. The more elegant “Feldseestube” is perfect for family celebrations.
In the bistro part, you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the self-service.
On the menu, regional cuisine with homemade soups and soups, breaded cutlets, a very tasty Galloway beef goulash from the farm, platters with smoked ham, bacon, sausages and cheeses, Galloway beef sausages... At the moment, there is also game from the local hunt which is transformed into stews, roasts… Not to mention pies and other homemade cakes for the traditional “Kaffe-Kuchen” coffee break.
Even if you have to walk to the Raimartihof, it would be a shame not to take the opportunity to take a walk around the small glacial lake 5 minutes from the hostel. The Feldbergsee is easily accessible.
If access is forbidden to motorized vehicles, and if you don't want - or cannot - go there on foot, by bike, on snowshoes or on cross-country skis, you can get there by horse-drawn carriage! The Feser family from Bartleshof in Hinterzarten offers this very nice outing.
Raimartihof
Raimartihofweg 12, D79868 Feldberg
Phone. : +49 76 76 226
Call to ensure opening days!
Bartleshof, tel. +49 76 52 55 96 or
Manfred Feser: +49 17 45 12 92 35 or
Lisa Meier: +49 17 37 78 4 620