"Eifelsteig" Youth Hostel

"Eifelsteig" Youth Hostel (dieJugendherbergen.de)

The Eifelsteig youth hostel in Gerolstein is just as famous as the fountain water from this fountain town. It is situated above the town and offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area. In Gerolstein, the characteristic volcanic landscape with the Gerolstein Dolomite rocks is impressive. This unique geotope was and is a habitat that must be preserved. The town has launched a project for a pesticide-free and bee-friendly community and pays attention to a species-rich natural environment in the town.

Certified in the period

November 2022 - October 2025

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 - accessible for people with walking disabilities".

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

  • There are no marked parking spaces for people with disabilities in the in-house parking lot. On request, they can park near the entrance.
  • Exterior paths are at least 200 cm wide, mostly easy to walk and drive on, and have maximum longitudinal slopes of up to 5%.
  • The building is accessible without steps. 
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 80 cm wide. 
  • The reception desk is 76 cm high at the lowest point. 
  • Wheelchair compatible tables are available in the dining room.

Room 1 in the "Roth" corridor wing (shared room)

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of/behind the door and in front of essential, fixed furnishings (e.g. wardrobe) at least 200 cm x 150 cm;
    to the left or right of the bed 140 cm x 200 cm.
  • The bed is 45 cm high.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the shared WC are:
    in front of the WC and in front of the washbasin 144 cm x 140 cm;
    to the left of the WC 78 cm x 66 cm, there is no manoeuvring space to the right.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The grab rail to the left of the WC can be folded up.
  • The washbasin has limited access.
  • The threshold-free communal shower is 190 cm x 144 cm. A shower seat and grab rails are provided.
  • There is no alarm trigger available. 

Room 9 in the "Michelbach" corridor wing (shared room)

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of/behind the door at least 130 cm x 200 cm;
    in front of essential, fixed furnishings (e.g. wardrobe) 200 cm x 160 cm;
    to the left or right of the bed 135 cm x 200 cm.
  • The bed is 45 cm high.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the shared WC are:
    in front of the WC and in front of the washbasin 144 cm x 140 cm;
    to the right of the WC 76 cm x 66 cm, there is no manoeuvring space to the left.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The grab rail to the right of the WC can be folded up.
  • The washbasin has limited access.
  • The threshold-free communal shower is 185 cm x 144 cm. A shower seat and grab rails are provided.
  • There is no alarm trigger 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.
  • There are tables with bright and glare-free lighting with no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision. There are no seating areas with low background noises.

Room 1 and 9 (shared rooms)  

  • There is at least one electrical outlet available near the bed.
  • The ringing or knocking on the door is not indicated by a flashing signal which can be detected in all rooms.
  • WiFi is offered.

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.
  • 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.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast. Stairs have at least a handrail on one side.
  • 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 name and logo of the youth hostel are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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