Wheelchair tour "Nature and culture in Leupoldishain"

Only the hike to the Leupoldishain forest stage is described here, as the many short paths and trails in the forest adventure center can be explored according to your mood and (physical) abilities.

From the parking lot of the forest adventure center, we first have to tackle the slight incline of the access road. Following this, we now roll downhill for approx. 500 m on granite pavement, initially gently, later somewhat more steeply, until we turn left onto a wide path in the middle of the large left-hand bend. (Approx. 150 m before this, at the edge of the forest at the signpost to the panoramic view, a hiking trail also branches off to our destination, but this is very narrow and only suitable for experienced wheelchair users with an escort). We now follow the wide path slightly uphill - initially along a meadow, later through woodland - to a crossroads, where the previously mentioned alternative also ends. Instead of taking the shortest route again here, it is advisable to continue straight ahead along the wide path and only turn sharp left again 50 m later. The wide forest path on which we then find ourselves takes us straight to the Waldbühne (length: 500m, ascent: 35m). The surface is quite good (loam/forest soil with some fine gravel) and only a few roots disturb the ascent. This becomes a little steeper again shortly before the Waldbühne, with an average gradient of 4 - 5%.

From the Waldbühne, it is then only another 80 m or so to the Wildpretskeller, for which we soon have to leave the path. In dry weather, however, this should not be a problem, as the forest floor is also easy to ride on. The biggest challenge here is once again the incline, but you can easily reach the cave with the help of a pusher.

You then return to the starting point on the same route as the outward journey.

From Pirna on the B172 in the direction of Königstein, at the traffic circle behind Struppen Siedlung take the first exit to Leupoldishain. Then keep going downhill in the village until a granite paved road turns off to the right shortly before the end of the village and follow the signs to "Walderlebniszentrum".

Free parking directly at the entrance area of the forest adventure center, see signs. No separately designated disabled parking spaces!

Arrival and departure: Bus route 246 to the "Nikolsdorf" stop

See also the information on the internet portal about the forest adventure center and the forest stage

There is also a water tap at the Forststeig overnight stop on the southern edge of the forest adventure center.

The accessible toilets on the grounds of the forest adventure center and just before the forest stage are not barrier-free. The barrier-free toilet in the large multifunctional building is only available when the building is open.

The tour is suitable as a short excursion (without the hike to the Waldbühne) and is particularly worthwhile for families with middle-aged children, who can be well supervised on the clearly laid out terrain.

A number of paths in the forest adventure center can be navigated in a wheelchair without assistance. However, on some of the narrower paths and on the hike to the forest stage, assistance from a companion is recommended.