Info point Jenner summit station

Description

Use the Jennerbahn for a barrier-free mountain experience and visit our highest national park information point. In good weather, you have the opportunity to observe marmots or golden eagles with a spotting scope.

The ascent to the Jenner Gipfelstation information point is by cable car Jennerbahn. Info at www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn

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 and wheelchair users".

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

  • There is a bus stop at the valley station 100 m away. There is a longitudinal incline of max. 7 % over 20 m on the way to the valley station. 
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities at the Jennerbahnstrasse car park (above the valley station), 120 m from the entrance. One parking space is at least 350 cm wide and 700 cm long.
  • The ascent to the Jenner Gipfelstation information point is by cable car Jennerbahn. Info at www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/seilbahn_jennerbahn
  • Access to the building of the summit station is step-free.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are raised are accessible without steps or via a lift. Door thresholds are max. 2 cm high. 
  • Lift cars are at least 137 cm x 240. Lift doors are at least 129 cm wide.
  • Passages and doors are at least 90 cm wide. 
  • The observation deck is accessible via a ramp and an outside walkway. The ramp has a maximum longitudinal slope of 8 %. The outside path has a longitudinal slope of 19 %. 
  • The exhibits of the Berchtesgaden National Park Information Centre are mainly visible, perceptible or recognisable while sitting. Most of the information on the exhibits can be read while sitting down.
  • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities at the mountain station. 

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome. 
  • The entrance area is recognisable by a tactilely perceptible change of flooring. 
  • There are glass doors with no safety markings at a height of 40-70 cm and 120-160 cm. 
  • There are no visually contrasting or tactilely detectable floor indicators. 
  • All raised areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, cash desk/counter, bedrooms, corridors, hallways) are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
  • Stairs have at least one handrail on one side. 
  • The exhibits of the Berchtesgaden National Park Information Centre are predominantly designed with high contrast and are generally well lit. 
  • The exhibit signage is visually high-contrast. 
  • The signage for orientation (signposting) is designed in easily legible lettering.

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

  • There is no visually clearly perceptible alarm.  
  • There is no audio induction loop system.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, but not visually.

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

  • The name or logo of the business is clearly recognisable from the outside. 
  • There is no information in easy language.
Certified in the period: April 2026 – March 2029

Address & contact

Nationalpark: Infostelle Jenner Gipfelstation

Jenerbahnstaße 18
83471 Schönau am Königssee
Phone number: +49 86 52 97 90 60 58
Website: nationalpark-berchtesgaden.bayern.de

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