Accessible bathing at Lake Luegstein

Beautiful Luegsteinsee in Oberaudorf with disabled access to the lake.

Description

The beach wheelchairs have floating cushions attached to the side, which allow the rider to dive into the water via a ramp with the help of an attendant.

At the beautifully located Luegsteinsee in Oberaudorf you will find two beach wheelchairs provided free of charge. These are special wheelchairs with floating cushions attached to the side, which allow the rider to dive into the water up to about chest height. The beach wheelchair can be lowered into the water over a nine-meter ramp with the help of an attendant. The beach wheelchairs can also be ideally used by people who have problems entering the water. Right next to the entrance to the water is the beach wheelchair depot. This also barrier-free cottage, in addition to storing the beach wheelchairs, also serves as a changing room exclusively for the user of the beach wheelchair.

Information on accessibility

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".  

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are two parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
  • The path from the kiosk (key pickup) to the dock is easily accessible on foot and by vehicle, but has a maximum longitudinal slope of 14% over a distance of 20 meters.
  • The grounds and access to the lake are step-free.
  • All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are at ground level or accessible via a ramp (swimming access).
  • The ramp leading into the lake has a maximum slope of 7.7% and a total length of 15 m.
  • All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The counter at the kiosk is 119 cm high at its lowest point.
  • Outdoor paths are at least 200 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on.
  • There is a ramp and other assistive devices for entering the lake.
  • A public restroom for people with disabilities is available, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). A fold-down grab bar is provided on the accessible side of the restroom.
  • Assistive devices available: Beach wheelchair (buggy). Keys are available at the kiosk.

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • External paths usually have visually contrasting and tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
  • Information for orientation is partly available
    with pictorial symbols (pictograms, photorealistic representation).
Certified in the period: November 2026 – October 2029

Address & contact

Barrierefreies Baden am Luegsteinsee

Seestraße
83080 Oberaudorf
Phone number: +49 80 33 30 12 0
Website: www.tourismus-oberaudorf.de/luegsteinsee/

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