Waldlerhaus

The term Waldlerhaus goes back to the 19th century and describes the house of a person who lives in and from the forest.

Stone-weighted shakes formed the original roof coverings; later replaced by interlocking tiles (Falzziegel).

The broad eaves of the roof were designed for with the high levels of precipitation in the low mountains in mind.

In front of the main door is the so-called Gred, a usually cobbled, rain-protected path along the eaves side.

On the gable end on the upper floor, rarely on the eaves side, it is common to have a balcony called the Gang or Schrot.

The king post (Firstsäule) is one of the few decorative elements, but also fulfils the function as a means of hanging up various things.