Blücher trail
The historical circular trail through the village and district of Kirrweiler is a gem among the tourist trails in the Palatinate.
Following historical traces, the 5 km long circular trail leads through the surrounding vineyards to the upper castle (the vanished Altenkirrweiler), further into the inner village to the historical scene of the lightning attack and through the former castle district back to the starting point.
On the way, illustrated panels tell about the life and work of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, about the battle of Kirrweiler (May 28, 1794), and also about the special historical significance of today's Palatinate wine and vacation resort, which served as a summer residence for the prince bishops of Speyer between 1280 and 1793.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the starting point of the trail.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The path is almost step-free (threshold of 4 cm available) and mostly at least 200 cm wide. There are two narrow places: 90 cm width over one meter length and 120 cm width over two meters length.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is mostly easy to walk and drive on (pavement, asphalt, concrete slabs). In some places there are breaks and joints in the pavement.
- The trail is largely flat. The greatest slope is 10% over a length of two meters. The longest section with a slope is 80 meters long, and the slope is 4% (incline).
- There are numerous places to sit.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous. It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher can be read while sitting.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the Kulturscheune.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path has highly visible high-contrast and tactile sidewalk boundaries.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information. They are designed in easily legible and high-contrast font.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Audio contributions in English can be accessed via QR codes on the signs.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
Logo of the Blücher Circular Trail
Overview map Blücher trail
(Christian Bohr)