Tourist-Information in the National Park Center Ruhestein

Tourist-Information in the National Park Center Ruhestein (Tourist-Information Nationalparkzentrum Ruhestein)

Nature experience with high-quality enjoyment

From the lookout tower to the wild animal park, from the rushing waterfall to the mysterious lake, the nature experiences in the Black Forest National Park Region range. There is a wealth of opportunities here for your own discovery tours away from the visitor magnets.

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - 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 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities 120 m from the entrance.
  • The "Ruhestein National Park Center" bus stop is 80 m from the entrance.
  • The stepless paths to the entrance have a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6%.
  • The entrance/access to the building has no thresholds.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 94 cm wide.
  • The info counter is 81 cm high at its lowest point. 
  • Aids available: rollator, wheelchair

Public WC for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the washbasin and WC 145 cm x 220 cm;
    to the left of the WC 170 cm x 70 cm; to the right of the WC 94 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The grab rails can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible. The mirror can be seen from a sitting or standing position.
  • Alarm triggers are available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system at the info counter.
  • The staff have a basic knowledge of sign language (certificate "Understanding Signs").

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • The stairs to the entrance have visually contrasting edges. There is a handrail with Braille and prismatic lettering.
  • The entrance is neither visually rich in contrast nor recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • A tactile floor guidance system leads from the entrance door to the information counter and the toilets.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • aids offered: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses etc.)

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name or logo of the facility is not clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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