Königsweg to the Wasserfallalm (over storage pond)

Description

From the Jenner middle station, the well-maintained forest path leads to the reservoir and from there to the Königsbachalm. 400 m after the Königsbachalm, the forest path becomes a hiking trail with short sections of rough stones, roots and water channels.

Information on accessibility

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

Approach / public transport

  • The ascent to the middle station is via the Jennerbahn cable car (entrance at the valley station). Information about this: https://www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn 
  • The bus stop is 100 m from the valley station. 
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Jennerbahnstrasse car park (valley station). 
  • One parking space is at least 350 cm wide and 700 cm long.
  • The parking space is 120 m from the entrance.

Hiking trail

  • The starting and ending point of the hiking trail is the middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car.
  • The circular hiking trail is 7.46 km long and a circular route. 
  • The hiking trail is accessible without steps via the lift of the middle station.
  • The lift cabin is 138 cm x 237 cm. The lift door is 130 cm wide.
  • There are no thresholds/steps in the path section. 
  • The pathway is mostly 250 cm wide. The minimum width is 180 cm. 
  • The maximum longitudinal slope of the path is 25% over 20 m. 
  • The hiking trail leads along well-built forest roads and is low in vibration and easy to walk and drive on in terms of surface condition. There are also some moderately to poorly passable and passable short sections. There are rain gutters and cattle grids on the ground that run at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • The hiking trail is also partly designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • The hiking trail is almost car-free (forest roads). 
  • The trail is signposted throughout.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for guests are accessible without steps. Door thresholds are max. 3 cm high. 
  • In the "Halbzeit" restaurant in the middle station, there are 14 tables that can be accessed by wheelchair (maximum height 80 cm, can be accessed by wheelchair at a height of 67 cm with a depth of 30 cm). 

Jennerbahn middle station ground floor: Public toilet

  • The door is at least 92 cm wide.
  • The toilet door can be opened with a Euro key.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the washbasin 166 cm x 155 cm;
    in front of the toilet 155 cm x 166 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 27 cm x 70 cm and
    to the right of the toilet 125 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • The grab rails on the right can be flipped-up. 
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible. It is 67 cm high and at least 30 cm deep.
  • The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
  • There is an alarm trigger.

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

Approach / public transport

  • The ascent to the middle station is via the Jennerbahn cable car (entrance at the valley station). Information about this: https://www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn 
  • The bus stop is 100 m from the valley station. 
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Jennerbahnstrasse car park (valley station). 
  • One parking space is at least 350 cm wide and 700 cm long.
  • The parking space is 120 m from the entrance.
  • The stairs in the middle station have handrails on both sides. 
  • Alternatively, a lift is available. 'in outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. The stopping position is announced by voice. 
  • Assistance dogs may be brought along (with muzzle and leash).

Hiking trail

  • The trail starts and ends at the middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car.
  • The circular hiking trail is 7.46 km long and a circular route. 
  • The hiking trail is mostly 250 cm wide. The minimum width is 180 cm. 
  • The maximum longitudinal gradient of the trail is 25% over 20 m. 
  • The hiking trail follows the well-maintained forest roads and is low in vibration and easy to walk and drive on in terms of surface condition. There are also some moderately to poorly passable and passable short sections. There are rain gutters and cattle grids on the ground that run across the direction of travel.
  • There are tactilely well perceptible lateral boundaries of the path. 
  • The footpath is also partly designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • The hiking trail is almost free of cars (forest roads). 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. The signposting is in clearly legible lettering. 
  • Assistance dogs (guide dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the facilities. 
  • In the "Halbzeit" restaurant, the font of the menu is straightforward and visually contrasting. 
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the middle station of the Jennerbahn.

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

Approach / public transport

  • The ascent to the middle station is via the Jennerbahn cable car (entrance at the valley station). Information about this: https://www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn 
  • The bus stop is 100 m from the valley station. 
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Jennerbahnstrasse car park (valley station). 
  • One parking space is at least 350 cm wide and 700 cm long.
  • The parking space is 120 m from the entrance.

Hiking trail

  • The starting and ending point of the hiking trail is the middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car.
  • The circular hiking trail is 7.46 km long and a circular route. 
  • The hiking trail is mostly 250 cm wide. The minimum width is 180 cm. 
  • The maximum longitudinal gradient of the trail is 25% over 20 m. 
  • The hiking trail follows the well-maintained forest roads and is low in vibration and easy to walk and drive on in terms of surface condition. There are also some moderately to poorly passable and passable short sections. There are rain gutters and cattle grids on the ground that run at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • The hiking trail is also partly designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • The hiking trail is almost car-free (forest roads). 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. 
  • In the "Halbzeit" restaurant, there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, where there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the middle station of the Jennerbahn.

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

Approach / public transport

  • The ascent to the middle station is via the Jennerbahn cable car (entrance at the valley station). Information about this: https://www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn 
  • The bus stop is 100 m from the valley station. 
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Jennerbahnstrasse car park (valley station). 
  • One parking space is at least 350 cm wide and 700 cm long.
  • The parking space is 120 m from the entrance.

Hiking trail

  • The starting and ending point of the hiking trail is the middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car.
  • The circular hiking trail is 7.46 km long and a circular route. 
  • The hiking trail is mostly 250 cm wide. The minimum width is 180 cm. 
  • The maximum longitudinal gradient of the trail is 25% over 20 m. 
  • The hiking trail follows the well-maintained forest roads and is low in vibration and easy to walk and drive on in terms of surface condition. There are also some moderately to poorly passable and passable short sections. There are rain gutters and cattle grids on the ground that run at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • The hiking trail is also partly designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • The hiking trail is almost car-free (forest roads). 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. However, there are no trail signs at a constantly visible distance.
  • Assistance dogs (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the offer. 
  • In the "Halbzeit" restaurant, there is no menu with pictures and the food is not visibly presented. 
  • There is no information in plain language or pictograms. 
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the middle station of the Jennerbahn.
Certified in the period: March 2023 – February 2026

Address & contact

Königsweg zur Wasserfallalm (über Speicherteich)

Gmundberg 4
83471 Berchtesgaden
Phone number: 08652-97906058
Website: nationalpark-berchtesgaden.bayern.de

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