Skywalk Nature Adventure Park Allgäu

Skywalk allgäu non-profit GmbH

Description

The high trail at skywalk allgäu is anything but ordinary. It is 540 meters long and consists of a technically unique suspension bridge construction. It is supported by individual steel poles that are anchored in the ground parallel to the trees. The paths connecting them are free-floating. The entire treetop path is therefore permanently in motion - just as trees are. But don't worry, of course our treetop trail is subject to constant inspection and meets the highest safety standards.

For the most part, the high-altitude trail runs around 25 meters above the forest floor. The highest point is the top floor of the observation tower. Here you are even at a height of 40 meters. The panorama platform can be reached via a staircase or a glass elevator located in the observation tower. Thus, the main attraction of the skywalk allgäu can be used by all generations. Ideal for a wonderful family outing in the Allgäu!

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 are five parking spaces for people with disabilities about 50 metres from the entrance.
  • One parking space is at least 360 cm wide and 500 cm long.
  • The object and terrain is steplessly accessible.  
  •  All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are steplessly accessible at ground level or via an elevator.  
  • The elevator car (tower elevator Skywalk) is 106 cm x 210 cm. The elevator door is 90 cm wide. There is no horizontal control panel. 
  • Doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide. 
  • The treetop path is 540 m long and at least 192 cm wide.
  •  External paths are in most cases not easy to walk on and drive on. There are no significant longitudinal slopes. 
  • There are seats available. 
  • The cash desk is 85 cm high at the lowest point. 
  • There are wheelchair accessible tables available in the restaurant  
  • Guided tours for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary. 
  • Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour. 
  • Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities to use during the tour.

Public toilet for people with disabilities in the restaurant (ground floor).

  • The toilet door can be opened with a Euro key.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the sink 150 cm x 132 cm;
    in front of the toilet 133 cm x 150 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 94 cm x 70 cm;
    to the right of the tolet 94 cm x 56 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • The grab rails can be flipped-up. 
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible. 
  • An alarm trigger is available. 

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments and partially accessible for blind people".

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  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • The entrances are visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering. 
  • The treetop path is 540 m long and at least 192 cm wide. 
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator (tower skywalk) is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. The stop position is announced by voice. The operating elements are designed with high visual contrast and are tactilely detectable. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast. Stairs have handrails on both sides.
  • The walkways in the exterior and interior areas are predominantly marked with tactile markings or the walls or other structural elements can be used predominantly for orientation.
  • The walkways in the exterior and interior areas are visually contrasted with the surroundings throughout the building.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, cashier/counter, sleeping rooms, hallways, corridors) are well lit, i.e., bright and glare-free.
  • There is a menu. The menu font in the restaurant is straightforward and visually rich in contrast. There is a menu in large print, but none in braille. 
  • Signage designed in easy-to-read font. There is good visual contrast between the font/pictogram and the background. Numbers, letters (up to 4 characters) or pictograms are not tactilely detectable (e.g. relief or prismatic lettering). 

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

  • There is no audio induction loop system.  
  • There are 5 parking spaces for people with disabilities. The parking lot is 45 m from the entrance.
  • The tree top walk is 540 m long. 
  • In the elevator (Skywalk Tower), an outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom, but not visually.
  • Information for orientation is available in photo-realistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
  • In the restaurant and beer garden, 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.

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for with cognitive impairments".

  • The name or logo of the facility is clearly visible from the outside.
  • The treetop path is 540 m long.  
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight.
  • The ticket office is directly visible from the entrance door or the path to it is pictorially marked without interruption.
  • The dishes are visibly presented (buffet, bar). 
  • Information for orientation is displayed with pictograms or images. 
Certified in the period: November 2023 – December 2026

Address & contact

Skywalk Naturerlebnispark Allgäu

Oberschwenden 25
88175 Scheidegg
Phone number: 08381 896 1800
E-mail address: info@skywalk-allgaeu.de
Website: www.skywalk-allgaeu.de

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