Current Information on Restaurant Operations
Dear guests,
due to ongoing staff shortages, our restaurant services are currently primarily available for hotel guests and by prior telephone enquiry.
External guests are kindly asked to call in advance at +49 7165 8062 to check current availability.
Even if restaurant service is not always available in the usual way, our hotel remains open as usual.
Restaurant Goldener Ochsen in Goeppingen-Hohenstaufen
Our traditional, family-run Restaurant Goldener Ochsen, first documented in 1785, is located in the Goeppingen district of Hohenstaufen at the foot of the mountain of the same name – the gateway to the Swabian Alb, just 7 km from Goeppingen and 15 km from Schwaebisch Gmuend.
The house is known for traditional regional cuisine and for its long-standing connection to Hohenstaufen and the surrounding Stauferland.
Enjoy the season at Hohenstaufen with traditional regional cuisine and a historic setting.
Thanks to the central location, you can enjoy the rural surroundings and still quickly reach nearby towns, excursion destinations and hiking routes.
Particularly popular are hikes to Mount Hohenstaufen, one of the Three Kaiser Mountains, and excursions into the nearby Swabian Alb.
Stuttgart (approx. 53 km away) and Ulm (approx. 55 km away) are also easily accessible from our house.
Notes for our guests
Dogs in the restaurant: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the restaurant area.
Please note: Pets are not permitted in our hotel rooms for organizational reasons.
Non-smoking restaurant: Our restaurant is smoke-free.
For smoking, please use the entrance area outside. An ashtray is located directly on the wall.
Later in the evening, we kindly ask you to be considerate of the surrounding area.
Language: Please note that we primarily speak German.
History of the Goldener Ochsen
Our traditional house in Goeppingen-Hohenstaufen looks back on over 240 years of history and is one of the long-established businesses in the region.
As early as 1785, the “Ochsen” was documented as an inn with butchery and agriculture. The estate once included its own well, stables, a barn, fields, meadows and orchards that supplied the house.
Slaughtering and the production of sausage specialties were part of the house tradition for generations. The range was historically complemented by homemade bread, milk and butter from the house’s own livestock, its own distillery and cider from the orchards.
A historical note for the house history: the property’s own agriculture was given up in 1960; from then on, the meadows and fields were leased out.
From early on, the house also served as an important stop for travellers and carters. The Goldener Ochsen was even mentioned by Wilhelm Raabe in 1873 in his novel Christoph Pechlin.
Ideal starting point for hiking enthusiasts
Our house is an ideal starting point for guests who want to explore the summit of Hohenstaufen.
From the “Grabengasse” parking area directly opposite the house, the summit can be reached in about 20 to 30 minutes on foot, depending on route and pace.
Additional parking is available at the “Schottengasse” area near the sports field, with a pleasant route of about 30 minutes up to the mountain.
At the top, a wide panoramic view over the Fils and Rems valleys awaits you. Mount Hohenstaufen, with its striking conical shape and a height of 684 metres, forms the westernmost elevation of the Three Kaiser Mountains.
Hiking facts:
• Duration: approx. 20–30 minutes on foot
• Grabengasse: approx. 12 spaces opposite the house
• Schottengasse / sports field: approx. 80 spaces
Sights in the surrounding area
Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins
The Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins, once the ancestral stronghold of the Staufer dynasty, are located on Mount Hohenstaufen in the heart of Stauferland.
Today, wall remains of the former hilltop castle still provide a fascinating glimpse into medieval history.
The castle was built around 1070 by Duke Friedrich I of Swabia and became an important centre of power and politics.
Spielburg Nature Reserve
The Spielburg, a striking rock formation on the southwestern slope of Hohenstaufen, is part of a protected nature reserve in Goeppingen.
It offers scenic views and is a popular destination for walkers, hikers and nature lovers.
A well-known route here is the Loewenpfad Spielburg-Runde, a certified hiking trail of about 3.5 kilometres.
Waescher Castle
The Waescherburg in Waescherhof, part of Waeschenbeuren, was built between 1220 and 1250.
From its elevated position above the Beutental valley, the castle offers a clear view toward Hohenstaufen and is a worthwhile excursion destination.
Lorch Monastery
Lorch Monastery stands on a ridge in the Rems Valley between Stuttgart and Aalen.
The large complex with its characteristic enclosing wall bears witness to the legacy of the Staufer family.
The surrounding area also offers many opportunities for day trips, hiking and cycling.
For restaurant information and room enquiries, please call +49 7165 8062.