Castle Youth Hostel Altleiningen

Castle Youth Hostel Altleiningen (DieJugendherbergen.de)

The youth hostel Altleiningen has 166 beds in rooms suitable for 1, 2 and 4 people. All rooms are equipped with shower/toilet.

The youth hostel belongs to the category IV+.

The modern Altleiningen Castle Youth Hostel overlooks the Leininger Land with a view over the valley and the village. It is located in a historic castle ambience and has a public outdoor swimming pool in the castle moat. Altleiningen lies in the beautiful Leininger Land, a foothills of the Palatinate Forest, at the beginning of the German Wine Route. The dining room is in the knights' hall, there is a bistro, a spacious, cosy, public castle tavern with a summer terrace, a snack area and a children's play area.  

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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 is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are raised are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp or elevator. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 70 cm wide.
  • The reception counter is a maximum of 80 cm high.
  • There are four barrier-free rooms.
  • The WC in the room can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.  
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror is visible when standing or sitting.
  • Access to the shower is barrier-free. A grab rail and a shower chair are available.
  • There are tables in the dining room and on the terrace that are max. 80 cm high and wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no audio induction system available. 
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There is no freely available socket near the bed.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
  • Stairs have a handrail on one side.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name of the youth hostel is clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the trails are within sight.
  • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF