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fairytale trail Bischofsgruen

Description

The 2.8-kilometer-long fairy tale hiking trail is located in the climatic health resort of Bischofsgrün. Here everything revolves around the most famous fairy tale characters of the Brothers Grimm, which lead along the short hiking trail. There are a total of 14 signs with fairy tale figures to discover. The trail leads from the village center past streams, rocks and fountains up to the top of the hill and is entertaining even for small children. Further information can be found on the website https://erlebnis-ochsenkopf.de/erleben/barrierefreier-urlaub.html

Information on accessibility

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

Hiking trail

  • There is a local transport stop (name: bus stop Ortsmitte "Rathaus") 500 m away. 
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities at the Tourist Information with Disabilities (space size: 360 cm x 560 cm) at a distance of approx. 450 m from the hiking trail.t
  • It is possible to travel by car to just before the trailhead and drop off passengers there. 
  • The trail is a circular route.
  • The trail is 2 km long.
  • The path is accessible without steps and can be walked or driven on without the use of stairs.
  • The surface condition of large parts of the path is not low-vibration and not easy to walk or drive on.
  • The path is mainly 180 cm wide. Narrower sections are at least 120 cm wide.  
  • There are several longitudinal slopes of more than 6%. The largest longitudinal gradient is 19% over a length of 40 m.
  • The footpath is not designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed. 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. 
  • Seating is available. The distance between the seats is a maximum of 300 m.
  •  There are 14 experience stations, all of which are visible, perceptible and recognisable when sitting and seeing.

WC for people with disabilities in the tourist information office

  • Access is step-free (max. 2 cm threshold).  
  • Passages and doors are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The WC door can be opened with a Euro key.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    150 cm x 168 cm in front of the washbasin;
    in front of the WC 165 cm x 150 cm;
    to the left of the WC 80 cm x 68 cm;
    to the right of the WC 81 cm x 68 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC.
  • Both grab rails can be flipped-up. 
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible. .
  • The mirror can be viewed while sitting or standing.
  • There is a cord as an alarm trigger.

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

  • Assistance dogs (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind etc.) are allowed
  • There is a local transport stop (name: bus stop Ortsmitte "Rathaus") 500 m away. 
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities at the Tourist Information with Disabilities (space size: 360 cm x 560 cm) at a distance of approx. 450 m from the hiking trail.t
  • It is possible to travel by car to just before the trailhead and drop off passengers there. 
  • The trail is a circular route.
  • The trail is 2 km long.
  • The lawn/trail edge can be used predominantly for orientation.
  • The path is mainly 180 cm wide. Narrower sections are at least 120 cm wide.  
  • The footpath is not designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed. 
  • The path is signposted throughout. The information is not in legible writing. There is no good visual contrast between the lettering/pictograms/signposts and the background.
  • Seating is available. The distance between the seats is a maximum of 300 m.
  • There are 14 experience stations, all of which are visible, perceptible and recognisable when sitting and seeing.
  • The information is conveyed in writing and acoustically (QR code; own device required).
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the Tourist Information.

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

  • There is a local transport stop (name: bus stop Ortsmitte "Rathaus") 500 m away. 
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities at the Tourist Information with Disabilities (space size: 360 cm x 560 cm) at a distance of approx. 450 m from the hiking trail.t
  • It is possible to travel by car to just before the trailhead and drop off passengers there. 
  • The trail is a circular route.
  • The trail is 2 km long.
  • The path is mainly 180 cm wide. Narrower sections are at least 120 cm wide.  
  • The footpath is not designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed. 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. 
  • Seating is available. The distance between the seats is a maximum of 300 m.
  • There are 14 experience stations, all of which are visible, perceptible and recognisable when sitting and seeing.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the Tourist Information.

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

  • There is a local transport stop (name: bus stop Ortsmitte "Rathaus") 500 m away. 
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities at the Tourist Information with Disabilities (space size: 360 cm x 560 cm) at a distance of approx. 450 m from the hiking trail.t
  • It is possible to travel by car to just before the trailhead and drop off passengers there. 
  • The trail is a circular route.
  • The trail is 2 km long.
  • The path is mainly 180 cm wide. Narrower sections are at least 120 cm wide.  
  • The footpath / section is not designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders. 
  • No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed. 
  • The trail is signposted throughout. There are no waymarkers at a permanently visible distance.
  • The path is signposted throughout. The information is not in legible writing. There is no good visual contrast between the lettering/pictograms/signposts and the background.
  • Seating is available. The distance between the seats is a maximum of 300 m.
  • There are 14 experience stations, all of which are visible, perceptible and recognisable when sitting and seeing.
  • The information is conveyed in writing and acoustically (QR code; own device required).
  • There is no information available in easy language.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the Tourist Information.
Certified in the period: November 2021 – October 2024

Address & contact

Märchenwanderweg Bischofsgrün

Am Hügelfelsen
95493 Bischofsgrün
Phone number: +49 9276 1292
Website: http://www.bischofsgruen.de

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