Youth Hostel Gorenzen

Youth Hostel Gorenzen

The Gorenzen youth hostel is located in the southern Harz - right next to the beautiful forest with its beautiful hiking trails and near the birthplace of Martin Luther. Our youth hostel is perfect for everyone who enjoys exercise and nature. Numerous sports facilities, three Harz barbecue huts, a campfire area and a bowling alley await you on our large grounds. In addition to our main house, there is the hunting lodge with 28 beds, which groups can book exclusively.

Certified in the period

December 2023 - November 2026

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities".

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

  • There are non-signposted parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size 350 cm x 500 cm, distance to the reception building 30 m).
  • The path from the car park to the reception building is easy to walk and drive on and there are 5 steps. A bell is present.
  • If required, groups can register in the dining room (separate building, step-free access).
  • In public areas doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide. 
  • The ward, bowling alley and dining room are step-free accessible.
  • All raised doors/passages that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are wheelchair accessible tables in the dining room.

Rooms 17 and 20 (shared rooms, identical size and equipment)

  • The rooms are located in a separate, steplessly accessible building.
  • The movement areas in the sleeping area are:
    in front of essential immovable furnishings at least 200 cm x 150 cm;
    to the right of the bed 109 cm x 220 cm, to the left the bed is against the wall.
  • The bed is 45 cm high.
  • The narrowest passage width in the room is 109 cm.

Bathroom for rooms 17 and 20

  • Shower and toilet can be reached via the corridor.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the sanitary room are: 
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin 109 cm x 124 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 33 cm x 55 cm and to the left 81 cm x 55 cm.
  • On the left there is a handle which can be folded up.
  • The shower area at ground level is 170 cm x 145 cm. There is a shower chair and horizontal grab handles.
  • The washbasin has limited wheelchair access. 
  • The mirror can be seen while standing and sitting.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • There is no alarm in the building.
  • In the dining room there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting. 
  • There are no areas with low background noises.
  • There is WiFi access.
  • There are no freely available electrical outlets near the beds.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • External paths usually have tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • The entrances are usually not designed to be visually high-contrast.
  • All raised areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast font.
  • Glass doors have no safety markings.
  • At the entrance of the dining room there is a 100 cm long ramp with 7% gradient. In the dining room there are no tables with bright and glare-free lighting.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name and logo of the youth hostel are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The destination of the path is usually not within sight, there are no path signs at a constantly visible distance.
  • Information is available in easy language and photorealistic representation.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF