Auenpfad Kühnauer See 7 km (floodplain trail Kühnauer lake))
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The “Kühnauer See” floodplain path is located north of Großkühnau and Dessau-Ziebigk. On the path that runs around the lake, visitors can discover a very special combination of natural and man-made landscapes.
Information boards along the path provide background information about the nature and landscape around Kühnauer See and what it has to do with the Elbe.
On the south bank is Kühnauer Park, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz and would not be conceivable without the lake. Further information boards tell you how the lake was redesigned under Prince Franz and what measures have been taken to protect it in recent years.
Access to the floodplain path is at the Kornhaus in Dessau and in Großkühnau on Burgreinaer and Bürgkühnauer Strasse, as well as at the Kühnauer Park car park. The well-developed circular path runs along farm tracks, dykes and park paths. It is suitable for hiking and cycling.
Barrier-free information
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are four parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The hiking trail is at least 100 cm wide throughout.
- The hiking trail is stepless and easy to walk and drive on. With the exception of one flight of stairs.
- With circulation barriers, the manoeuvring spaces between them are at least 120 cm x 120 cm.
- The clear width next to obstacles/frame barriers/barriers is at least 80 cm.
- The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
- The path runs partly on a road used by motor vehicles (30 km/h zone, play road or forest and scenic paths).
- Seating is available at irregular intervals.
- The trail is clearly, uniformly and continuously signposted.
- There are descriptions of the hiking trail (route, length, signposting, accompanying infrastructure, etc.). There are occasional signs along the trail indicating the surrounding area.
- There is no public WC available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The paths have a length of 0.7 km to 3.6 km.
- The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
- The trail runs partly on a road used by motor vehicles (30 km/h zone, play road or forest and scenic paths).
- The trail is clearly, uniformly and continuously signposted.
- There is a parking lot.
- There is no public WC available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are four parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The paths have a length of 0.7 km to 3.6 km.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
- Information is not conveyed acoustically or tactilely (Braille, prismatic writing).
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
- The trail runs partly on a road used by motor vehicles (30 km/h zone, play road or forest and scenic paths).
- There are no barrier-free descriptions of the hiking trail.
- There is no public WC available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The paths have a length of 0.7 km to 3.6 km.
- The path is signposted. However, not in easy language.
- The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
- The trail runs partly on a road used by motor vehicles (30 km/h zone, play road or forest and scenic paths).
- There is no public WC available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
View of Lake Kühnau
Path through the Kühnau Landscape Park