Schauinsland cable car

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".

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

Schauinsland cable car

• All areas to be used for an ascent and descent are steplessly accessible. Existing height differences such as stairs or entry and exit to the cabins are overcome by means of built or mobile ramps.
• All passageways (doors, corridors, external walkways, etc.) are at least 90 cm wide. The passenger doors of the cabins are 86 cm wide.
• There is space in the cabins for a larger wheelchair. Electric wheelchairs can also be transported.
• Two sports wheelchairs can be transported in the cabins at the same time.
• Further information can be found at: https://www.schauinslandbahn.de/de/ueber-uns/barrierefreiheit 

Valley station

• There are four marked parking spaces for people with disabilities. There is a bus stop directly in front of the entrance.
• The valley station with ticket office and access to the cabins is accessible via a staircase with three steps or a ramp.
• The ticket office / ticket counter is 107 cm high.
• All passages/doors are at least 90 cm wide.
• Entry to and exit from the cabins is possible without steps via mobile landing ramps.
• Seating is available in the cabins.
• The ride on the train is not accompanied by staff.
• There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 80 cm). Folding grab rails are available to the left and right of the toilet.  

Mountain station - exit and outdoor area

• Exiting the cabins is possible without steps via mobile landing ramps. 
• There is a kiosk selling drinks and snacks in the entrance area. There are further seating and rest areas in this area.
• There is a steplessly accessible picnic area next to the mountain station and a view of the Rhine plain.
• Picnic facilities are available next to the mountain station and on the panoramic terrace.
• All rooms and facilities in the restaurant that can be used by guests and are elevated are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp or elevator. 
• All usable and raised doors/passages are at least 80 cm wide.
• There is a public WC for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the WC.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF