Best wheelchair-friendly trails in Germany

Family-friendly hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This short hike leads from Triberg to the most famous waterfalls in Germany. With a total height of 163 m and seven steps, the Triberg waterfalls offer an impressive sight, especially when the snow melts. Three signposted paths lead from the city to the waterfalls, which can be accessed all year round for an entrance fee. When there is snow and ice, only the main path is usually passable. There is a charge for parking at the...

Family-friendly circular route in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria This mostly paved circular route leads around the picturesque Schliersee. While enjoying the fresh air, 19 information boards along the route in German and English provide all sorts of interesting information about the region's flora and fauna. As the name suggests, the family dream tour on Schliersee is child-friendly. It is also suitable for prams and is classified as an accessible hiking trail. The place can be reached by bus...

Family-friendly circular route in the deer park near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg The deer park near Stuttgart offers a great nature experience right on your doorstep. With its beautiful surrounding forest, family hikes, leisurely walks, or cycling - the Bärensee is a perfect destination for any outdoor activity. After the hike, you can stop off at the Bärenschlössle directly on the lake and end the day relaxed. The hike begins at the Schattengrund bus stop. The circular route around the...

Barrier-free circular trail for the whole family near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly trail can be explored on your own or as a guided tour with a ranger. The Hirschley viewpoint is a wonderful place for a picnic with a great view included. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint with tactile bronze model - Vogelsang viewpoint

Idyllic, popular walk in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This is an art walk around the Mummelsee. Some exciting sculptures are to be found along the route, which goes through a forest and the Mummelsee. The walk encourages walkers to reflect on the relationship between the natural environment and new creative objects. Accessibility: the path is completely barrier-free and accessible with wheelchairs and prams. Highlights of the walk: - Accessible - Idyllic landscape --- Accessible...

Popular walk on Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin. Tempelhofer Feld was historically used for military aviation and as a parade ground for the Berlin troops. The former airfield is now a popular meeting place for inline skating, cycling, kiting, kite flying, picnicking, walking - everything is possible on the large open space. There is also a barbecue area, a community garden and even a mini-golf course. Accessibility: the paved paths around and across the field are barrier-free and...

Leisurely bike tour around Tegernsee, Bavaria. This popular bike tour takes you around the Bavarian Tegernsee, which is not only known for its beer. The route offers beautiful views and great places to stop for refreshments that invite you to linger. The start and end points are at Tegernsee Castle. Clockwise it goes through all five beautiful valley communities. The "Seerundweg" marking guides the way along the entire route. Highlights: -great shore route - Bathing facilities - Tegernsee...

Popular circular route through Munich's English Garden In the centre of the city, the English Garden is a green oasis. This circular route has a lot to offer. From the National Museum/Haus der Kunst bus stop, the loop begins and ends at the famous Eisbach surfer wave. Other highlights along the route include beautiful green spaces, the Eisbach and Kleinhesseloher See. You can also stop off at several beer gardens. Highlights of the hike: - Rumford monument - Eisbach stream - Minihof...

Family-friendly panoramic walk in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. It goes up to one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland, from where you have a unique view of the Elbe valley and the large table mountains. In the Swiss House you can learn a lot about artists and their depiction of Saxon Switzerland. Accessibility: the route is suitable for wheelchair users. However, it is not possible to reach the long Bastei Bridge. The small stone island just before the Bastei viewpoint...

Popular circular route with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP....