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Circular hiking trail around the "Großer Arbersee"

Description

The "Großer Arbersee" is one of the most popular destination in the ARBERLAND BAYERISCHER WALD. The redesigned circuit around the lake attracts the older generation and people with limited mobility as well as families with children or prams.

In 1939 the "Großer Arbersee"  with its "floating islands", the impressive "Arberseewand" and the adjoining mixed mountain forests with an area of 157 ha has been declared a nature reserve. 

The visitor guidance measure was established in close cooperation with the House of Hohenzollern, the Bavarian State Forests, the Lower and Higher Nature Conservation Authorities, the Nature Conservation Associations and the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and implemented in an exemplary manner by the Arber Mountain Railway. 

The "Arberseerundweg" offers a variety of nature adventures as well as the opportunity to experience one of Lower Bavaria's most valuable nature reserves with little barriers. 

The circular route is about 1.7 km long. 

Information on accessibility

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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For more details, please see the test report at the end of the text.

Circular hiking trail around the "Großer Arbersee" (circular trail approx. 1.5 km)

  • There is a bus stop (approx. 100 m from the entrance to the trail).
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities (space: 350 cm x 500 cm). The car park is 126 m from the trailhead.
  • The surface quality of the path between the car park or bus stop and the circular hiking trail is low in vibrations and easy to walk and drive on. It is necessary to cross a road used by motor vehicles.
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.7 km long.
  • The surface condition of some parts of the trail is not low in vibrations and not easy to walk and drive on (forest path, etc.).
  • At approx. 500 m the circular hiking trail leads over wooden planks. The largest distance between the elements of the wooden path is 3 cm.
  • There are seats available at a distance of at least 400 m.
  • On the circular trail there is a step with a height of 7 cm.
  • The circular trail is at least 200 cm wide.
  • The maximum longitudinal inclination is 20 % over a distance of 45 m.
  • Handrails are available at sloping places. Embankments exist and are secured.
  • The circular hiking trail is car-free, it is not designated for cyclists, skaters, riders, etc.
  • No crossing of a road with motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is signposted.
  • Along the circular trail, five information boards provide information about the nature reserve and its special features. The information boards are visible, legible, perceptible or recognizable when seated.
  • The "Arberseehaus" offers the possibility to stop for refreshments. There are also public toilets for people with disabilities.

Public toilet for people with disabilities in the "Arberseehaus" (basement)

  • The manoeuvring areas are:
    245 cm x 350 cm in front of the washbasin;
    in front of the WC 245 cm x 380 cm;
    to the left of the WC 163 cm x 71 cm;
    to the right of the WC 100 cm x 71 cm.
  • On both sides of the toilet there are grab rails which can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For more details, please see the test report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed. 
  • There is a bus stop (approx. 100 m from the entrance to the trail).
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities (space: 350 cm x 500 cm). The car park is 126 m from the trailhead.
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.7 km long.
  • The path boundary can be detected tactilely.
  • The path boundaries are mainly visually rich in contrast.
  • There are seats available at a distance of at least 400 m.
  • The circular trail is at least 200 cm wide.
  • Handrails are available at sloping places. Embankments exist and are secured.
  • The circular hiking trail is car-free, it is not designated for cyclists, skaters, riders, etc.
  • No crossing of a road with motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is signposted.
  • Along the circular trail, five information boards provide information about the nature reserve and its special features. The information is available in written form. The information is not conveyed acoustically or tactilely (Braille, prismatic writing).
  • The "Arberseehaus" offers the possibility to stop for refreshments. There are also public toilets for people with disabilities.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For more details, please see the test report at the end of the text. 

  • There is a bus stop (approx. 100 m from the entrance to the trail).
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities (space: 350 cm x 500 cm). The car park is 126 m from the trailhead.
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.7 km long.
  • There are seats available at a distance of at least 400 m.
  • Handrails are available at sloping places. Embankments exist and are secured.
  • The circular hiking trail is car-free, it is not designated for cyclists, skaters, riders, etc.
  • No crossing of a road with motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is signposted.
  • Along the circular trail, five information boards provide information about the nature reserve and its special features. The information is available in written form. The information is not provided in German Sign Language.
  • There are no adjustable hearing stations, audio induction loops etc.
  • The "Arberseehaus" offers the possibility to stop for refreshments. There are also public toilets for people with disabilities.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For more details, please see the test report at the end of the text. 

  • There is a bus stop (approx. 100 m from the entrance to the trail).
  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities (space: 350 cm x 500 cm). The car park is 126 m from the trailhead.
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.7 km long.
  • There are seats available at a distance of at least 400 m.
  • Handrails are available at sloping places. Embankments exist and are secured.
  • The circular hiking trail is car-free, it is not designated for cyclists, skaters, riders, etc.
  • No crossing of a road with motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is signposted. There are no path signs at a visible distance.
  • Along the circular trail, five information boards provide information about the nature reserve and its special features. The information is available in written form. There is no information available in easy language.
  • The "Arberseehaus" offers the possibility to stop for refreshments. There are also public toilets for people with disabilities.
Certified in the period: January 2022 – December 2024

Address & contact

Rundwanderweg um den Großen Arbersee

Arbersee 42
94252 Bayerisch Eisenstein
Phone number: +49 9925 902003
E-mail address: info@arberseehaus.de
Website: www.arberseehaus.de

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