© VISIBILITY EXPERTS/Photo Agency Wolf, Julia Schümann

Offers for everyone

Experience barrier-free

Hiking. Water. Discovery.

Accessible services in the Bergisches Land region

White logo "The Bergisches Land barrierefrei" on a grey background.

The Bergisches Land region doesn't get its name directly from its "mountains," but from the Counts of Berg. However, anyone traveling here will discover that it can be quite hilly. Since not everyone can or wants to tackle so many meters of elevation gain, the Bergisches Land also offers hiking trails and destinations for those seeking a more leisurely experience.

  • Wheelchair users and people with disabilities
  • Seniors and older guests
  • People using a walker or walking aid
  • Families with and without strollers. 

Highlights include the barrier-free "Bergische Komfortspazierweg" (Bergisch Comfort Walk) in Altenberg, the hot air balloon with its accessible basket, and the barrier-free bathing area at the Bruchtalsperre reservoir. But the Bergisches Land region also offers many other certified, barrier-free attractions and accommodations. Here, you can not only learn fascinating facts about the region, but also participate in activities, test your limits, or simply relax and enjoy a meal. These businesses have also been certified with the "Travel for All" seal of approval, ensuring you have every comfort – so nothing stands in the way of your trip to the Bergisches Land.

Information on the accessibility labels according to "Travel for All" in two quality levels can be found here.

barrier-free Highlights

Around Altenberg

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Bergischer Komfortpazierweg (Bergisch Comfort Walk)

barrier-free bathing

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Bergischer See

silently through the air

© VISIBILITY EXPERTS/Photo Agency Wolf, Julia Schümann
barrier-free hot air balloon ride
© VISIBILITY EXPERTS/Photo Agency Wolf, JULIA SCHUEMANN

Schwalbe wheelchair tires

Discover your personal favorite here. All information about wheelchair tires can be found on the Schwalbe website.

Accessible places in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Further information on accessibility in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis can be found on the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis website. As part of the “Wheelmap” project, a map displays all currently collected data on accessibility at various locations within the district. Actively contribute to this map by adding locations to complete the information. 
Link to the page with information on accessibility in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis district.

Illustration of four sponsor logos.

This project was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded. The following partners are involved: