Recreational trail around the Bostalsee (Walking- and Handbiketour)

Recreational trail around the Bostalsee (JENS WEGENER)

Small and large hills, lush greenery, flowering meadows and the azure waters of Lake Bostal in the middle. Located in the Sankt Wendeler Land low mountain region, Lake Bostal is the largest recreational lake in south-west Germany and offers a wide range of activities to delight young and old alike.

Be it in the water, where water lovers can let off steam in two large lidos, on the water while surfing, sailing, wingfoiling, stand-up paddling or on a boat trip. There's plenty to do on land too. Numerous offers are waiting to be tried out.

Sports enthusiasts will get their money's worth with a game of soccer golf, a hike or a bike tour. Segways, e-scooters and e-bikes are also available to hire, so you can really get going. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can indulge themselves in one of the many restaurants. 

Families with small children can choose between a visit to “Das Haus steht Kopf”, the indoor play paradise Bosiland, the water playground or the Center Parcs with all its offers.

Further information in the Saarland tour planner 

https://www.urlaub.saarland/tour/bostalsee-rundweg-cd8cd099a0

Accessible tourism in germany more information:   

https://bit.ly/3e9bYqZ

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.

  • There are eight parking spaces for people with disabilities. These are located at the Sankt Wendeler Land lake administration/tourist information office (starting point of the hiking trail).
  • The circular hiking trail has a total length of 6.8 km.
  • The hiking trail is 180 cm wide throughout. 
  • The hiking trail is stepless and easy to walk and drive on.
  • The maximum longitudinal gradient is 14% over a maximum length of 50 m.
  • The clear width next to obstacles/frame barriers/barriers is at least 70 cm. 
  • The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free. 
  • Seating is available.
  • The trail is clearly, uniformly and continuously signposted.
  • Descriptions of the hiking trail (route, length, signposting, accompanying infrastructure, etc.) are available.
  • There is a barrier-free WC at the Sankt Wendeler Land tourist information office. This has can be flipped-up handrails on both sides and can be accessed from one side.
  • There is a barrier-free WC at the Gonnesweiler lido. This has handrails that can be flipped-up on both sides and cannot be accessed from the side (width 38 cm).
  • There is an inclusion swing for wheelchair users at the playground near the recreation center. There are two lidos and numerous catering options at the lake. The virtual guest guide gives a lot of information about the path around the Bostalsee: https://www.bostalsee.de/virtueller-gaestefuehrer.
  • A wheelchair can be rented at the tourist information Sankt Wendeler Land.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The circular hiking trail is 6.8 km long.
  • The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free. 
  • Sloping parts of the trail are secured (e.g. with handrails).
  • The trail is clearly, uniformly and continuously signposted.
  • A parking lot is available. 
  • There is a publicly accessible and barrier-free WC at least every 5 km at a maximum distance of 250 m from the hiking trail.
  • There is an audio induction system at the starting point, the Sankt Wendeler Land tourist information office.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The hiking trail has a total length of 6,8 km. It is a circular route.
  • Lateral boundaries of the path are partially tactilely detectable.
  • The hiking trail is marked out continuously.
  • The hiking trail is also marked for cyclists, skaters etc. or riders.
  • The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
  • It is not necessary to cross a road travelled by motor vehicles.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The hiking trail has a total length of 6,8 km.
  • The hiking trail is marked out continuously.
  • The hiking trail is also marked for cyclists, skaters etc. or riders.
  • The hiking trail is car-free or almost car-free.
  • It is not necessary to cross a road travelled by motor vehicles.
  • At Center Parcs there is an outdoor information pillar with information in Easy Language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Recreational trail around the Bostalsee Recreational trail around the Bostalsee (JENS WEGENER)
Recreational trail around the Bostalsee Recreational trail around the Bostalsee (JENS WEGENER)
Airview inclusive water playground Airview inclusive water playground (Frank Rauber)
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Freizeitweg rund um den Bostalsee Freizeitweg rund um den Bostalsee (Carola Heimann)