Bischofsgruen forest adventure trail

Bischofsgruen forest adventure trail (Julia Marmulla)

The forest adventure trail is located in the climatic health resort of Bischofsgrün in Upper Franconia. On the almost 1.5 km long circular trail, you can experience the forest with all your senses. The trail thus offers a great experience for adults and children alike. The forest adventure trail has various (11 in total) adventure stations. Between the touch path, tree telephone, tree species house, seepage test, xylophone and animal long jump pit, it invites you to marvel, listen, feel and learn.

You can find more information at: https://www.fichtelgebirge.bayern/detail/id=5f802f9d3e91d003a390b881.

Certified in the period

October 2022 - September 2025

Information about Accessibility

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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

  • The bus stop "Rathaus" is 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail.
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities (in the centre of the village at the tourist information office, 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail). The parking space is at least 360 cm wide and 500 cm long.
  • The entrance to the hiking trail is at the end of the street "Am Hügelfelsen". It is possible to drive your car to just before the entrance to the trail and drop off passengers there.
  • The circular trail is 1.5 km long.
  • The adventure trail is accessible without steps. 
  • All areas and facilities that can be used and raised for guests are accessible without steps. Door thresholds are max. 1.5 cm high.
  • The trail is at least 160 cm wide.
  • The surface condition of the forest adventure trail is low-vibration and easy to walk and drive on (forest path).
  • Outdoor paths have a maximum longitudinal gradient of 20% over a distance of 20 m.
  • The path section runs for 400 m on a road used by motor vehicles.
  • No road used by motor vehicles has to be crossed.
  • The trail is signposted throughout.
  • There are seating areas along the trail.
  • There are 11 experience stations, all of which can be seen, perceived and recognised while sitting and looking. Some stations have controls at a height of 140 cm; some (e.g. barefoot path) are not usable for wheelchair users or are usable only to a limited extent. 

Public toilet for people with disabilities in the Tourist Information Centre

  • The door is at least 90 cm wide.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are
    in front of the washbasin 150 cm x 165 cm;
    in front of the toilet 165 cm x 150 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 80 cm x 68 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 81 cm x 68 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • Both grab rails can be flipped-up. 
  • The washbasin is accessible from underneath at a height of 67 cm and a depth of at least 30 cm.
  • The mirror can be viewed while sitting or standing.
  • There is a cord as an alarm trigger.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The bus stop "Rathaus" is 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail.
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities (town centre at the tourist information office, 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail). The parking space is at least 360 cm wide and 500 cm long.
  • The entrance to the hiking trail is at the end of the street "Am Hügelfelsen". 
  • The circular trail is 1.5 km long.
  • The hiking trail is at least 180 cm wide.
  • The surface condition of the forest adventure trail is low-vibration and easy to walk and drive on (forest path).
  • Outdoor paths have a maximum longitudinal gradient of 20% over a distance of 20 m.
  • The path section runs for 400 m on a road used by motor vehicles.
  • No road used by motor vehicles has to be crossed.
  • The path is signposted throughout.
  • Public toilet for people with disabilities in the tourist information office.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The bus stop "Rathaus" is 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail.
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities (town centre at the tourist information office, 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail). The parking space is at least 360 cm wide and 500 cm long.
  • Assistance dogs (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offer. 
  • The entrance to the trail is at the end of the road "Am Hügelfelsen". 
  • The circular trail is 1.5 km long.
  • The footpath is at least 160 cm wide.
  • There are no visually and tactilely contrasting ground indicators (e.g. guide strips).
  • The surface condition of the forest adventure trail is low-vibration and easy to walk and drive on (forest path).
  • The trail section runs for 400 m on a road used by motor vehicles.
  • It is not necessary to cross a road used by motor vehicles.
  • The path is signposted throughout. There is no good visual contrast between the lettering/ pictogram/ signpost and the background.
  • Public toilet for people with disabilities in the tourist information office.
  • There are no visually and tactilely contrasting floor indicators (e.g. guide strips).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The bus stop "Rathaus" is 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail.
  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities (town centre at the tourist information office, 500 m from the entrance/exit to the hiking trail). The parking space is at least 360 cm wide and 500 cm long.
  • Assistance dogs (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offer. 
  • The entrance to the trail is at the end of the road "Am Hügelfelsen". 
  • The circular trail is 1.5 km long.
  • The footpath is at least 160 cm wide.
  • The surface condition of the forest adventure trail is low-vibration and easy to walk and drive on (forest path).
  • The trail section runs for 400 m on a road used by motor vehicles.
  • It is not necessary to cross a road used by motor vehicles.
  • The trail is signposted throughout. There are no path signs at a constantly visible distance.
  • Public toilet for people with disabilities in the tourist information office.
  • There is no information available in easy language. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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