This historic, 3-star hotel in Merklingen offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi via hotspot, 2 restaurants, and free private parking It is surrounded by the Swabian Alb nature park The family-run Hotel Ochsen has brightly decorated rooms with modern bathrooms The Ochsens Kaminzimmer restaurant offers a- la-carte food for lunch and dinner Guests can also relax in the country-style Tenne restaurant Smoking is allowed in the Ochsens bar Sports activities near the Hotel Ochsen include hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing There are about 2,500 caves in the region