A cozy stop for refreshments is simply part of a perfect day of skiing and sightseeing. The modern Alpine ski and toboggan lodge “Einkehrschwung” is the perfect place for just that. It’s located right next to the Willingen summer toboggan run, the Ritzhagen 6-person chairlift—which carries skiers in winter and mountain cart riders and hikers in summer—and in the immediate vicinity of popular hiking and biking trails.

This family-run restaurant, which serves hot meals all day, offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Willingen mountains and is connected to a ski slope, the summer toboggan run, and a playground featuring a 60-meter-long wooden marble run.
The bright dining room with an open-roof design seats about 60 guests. The large, partially covered and heated terrace is also a great spot to take a break.
The menu features typical mountain hut dishes—from soups and pasta to currywurst and schnitzel, all the way to Kaiserschmarrn. A specialty is the Sauerland potato waffles, available in various variations. Vegetarians and vegans are also catered to. Homemade cakes, fresh waffles, ice cream creations, and a cold beer on tap round out the offerings. The warm and welcoming hut staff serves everything with a smile right at your table.
Young guests also get to be the stars of the show: the skiing and sledding dwarves Rumpi and Franky, for example, can be found on the children’s menu, in the play area, and in the family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Both the German Hiking Association and the Rothaarsteig Association have certified the ski and toboggan hut—located directly on the Uplandsteig and thus on the approach to the Rothaarsteig—as a hiking hut.
Summer tobogganers, cyclists, hikers, winter sports enthusiasts, strollers, and day-trippers are invited to stop by daily. Anyone planning a children’s birthday party, a (corporate) celebration, or a group outing is also warmly welcome.