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North shore path at Lake Weissensee

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Experience value: Along the northern shore of the Weißensee there are many picturesquely located vantage points from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the water and the mountain range lying directly behind it. Special highlights are the Säuling mountain, which shows its most beautiful side, as well as the rock faces of the Salober mountain and the parish church of St. Walburga. The path leads close to the water and allows nature lovers to get a close look at the flora and fauna. Numerous trees along the way provide an alternation of shade and sun, and about halfway along the trail, the climate pavilion in the rest garden invites you to take a break. Only the northern shore of Lake Weissensee is accessible by wheelchair, bicycle or stroller, as a narrow root path runs along the shore on the wooded southern shore. Since it is not a circular route, the way back is the same as the way there. If you wish, you can also shorten half of the way and start the way back right after visiting the rest garden. There is a possibility to start from the parking lot of the eastern shore or from the parking lot of the open-air swimming pool on the western shore. In the case of the latter, there are refreshment facilities and accessible toilets in the immediate vicinity.

If you want, you can make a detour to the nearby village store Weißensee. This has barrier-free access and an accessible toilet.

©Angelika Kleinheinz

Information on accessibility

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People with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

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 are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the outdoor pool (west bank, Gschrifter Straße), space size: 350 cm x 500 cm.
The trail has a total length of 5.2 km (outward and return).
Starting point: Weissensee bathing beach; end point: pavilion at the rest garden
The path is step-free and accessible (swell of 3 cm available).
The path is 200 cm wide. The narrowest point is 170 cm.
The surface condition of the path is low in vibrations and easy to walk and drive on.
The path is mostly flat. There are no longitudinal gradients of more than 6 %.
The path is also designated for cyclists, skaters, etc. or horse riders.
The path is car-free or almost car-free.
No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed.
The path is signposted throughout.

Weissensee bathing beach: Public toilet

The door is at least 93 cm wide.
There is a door threshold with a height of 2 cm.
The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of the washbasin 135 cm x 137 cm;
in front of the toilet 121 cm x 135 cm;
to the left of the toilet 135 cm x 56 cm;
to the right of the toilet 37 cm x 56 cm.
There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
The left grab rail can be folded up.
The sink is wheelchair compatible. It is 67 cm high and less than 30 cm deep.
The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
There is a cord as an alarm trigger.

Test report - Walking disabilities
Test report - Wheelchair

People with visual impairments and blind people

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

Assistance dogs are allowed.
There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the outdoor pool (west bank, Gschrifter Straße), space size: 350 cm x 500 cm.
The trail has a total length of 5.2 km (outward and return).
Starting point: Weissensee bathing beach; end point: pavilion at the rest garden
The path is step-free and accessible (swell of 3 cm available).
The path is 200 cm wide. The narrowest point is 170 cm.
The surface condition of the path is low in vibrations and easy to walk and drive on.
The path is mostly flat. There are no longitudinal gradients of more than 6%.
The path is also designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders.
The path is car-free or almost car-free.
No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed.
The path is signposted throughout.
There are tactilely perceptible lateral boundaries and visually contrasting lateral boundaries of the path.
A public toilet for people with disabilities is available at the Weissensee bathing beach.

Test report

People with hearing impairments and deaf people

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

There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the outdoor pool (west bank, Gschrifter Straße), space size: 350 cm x 500 cm.
The trail has a total length of 5.2 km (outward and return).
Starting point: Weissensee bathing beach; end point: pavilion at the rest garden.
The path is step-free and accessible (swell of 3 cm available).
The path is 200 cm wide. The narrowest point is 170 cm.
The surface condition of the path is low in vibrations and easy to walk and drive on.
The path is mostly flat. There are no longitudinal gradients of more than 6%.
The path is also designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders.
The path is car-free or almost car-free.
No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed.
The path is signposted throughout.
A public toilet for people with disabilities is available at the Weissensee bathing beach.

Test report

People with cognitive impairments

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

There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the outdoor pool (west bank, Gschrifter Straße), space size: 350 cm x 500 cm.
The trail has a total length of 5.2 km (outward and return).
Starting point: Weissensee bathing beach; end point: pavilion at the rest garden
The path is step-free and accessible (swell of 3 cm available).
The path is 200 cm wide. The narrowest point is 170 cm.
The surface condition of the path is low in vibrations and easy to walk and drive on.
The path is mostly flat. There are no longitudinal gradients of more than 6%.
The path is also designated for cyclists, skaters etc. or horse riders.
The path is car-free or almost car-free.
No roads used by motor vehicles have to be crossed.
The trail is signposted throughout. There are no waymarkers at a constantly visible distance.
There is no information in easy language.
A public toilet for people with disabilities is available at the Weissensee bathing beach.