Nationalpark-Tor Rurberg

Simmerath

The National Park Gate in Rurberg is the ideal starting point for exploring the directly adjacent Eifel National Park on foot, by bike or by boat.

The Rursee-Touristik team welcomes every visitor and always has tips for a great hike, bike tour and excursions ready to explore the diverse adventure region of the Eifel National Park. It is possible to stock up on sufficient maps and information so that nothing stands in the way of a perfect excursion. By the way, the associated shop invites you to quarry. Here everyone will find a nice souvenir for themselves or a gift that reminds them of a visit to the Eifel National Park region. Free WiFi is also available.

The exhibition at the National Park Gate with the theme "Lifelines of Nature" makes the habitats of flowing and still waters tangible, among other things from the flight perspective of a kite. Crayfish, pearl mussels and beavers show the importance of the Eifel National Park for people and nature. A visit is the perfect start to find out more about the national park. Entry is free.

Every Saturday at 11:00 a.m., a 3-4 hour ranger tour through the National Park Eifel begins at the National Park gate. Participation is free of charge.

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At a glance

Opening hours

From April 1st to October 31st
Monday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sunday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
From November 1st to December 24th
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

April to October: 10am - 1pm and 1:30pm - 6pm November to March: 10am - 1pm and 1:30pm - 4pm 1st/2nd Christmas Day and New Year closed

Barrierefreie Austattungsmerkmale

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

Assistance dogs are allowed.
The outdoor paths are visually rich in contrast and provided with tactile floor indicators.
The main entrance is visually rich in contrast and can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
The house signage is designed in clearly legible, high-contrast font.
In the entrance area there are glass doors, these are not marked with safety markings.
All evaluated areas usable by the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
There are no high-contrast and tactile floor indicators.
The exhibits are partially tactile.
Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
There are no guided tours offered for visually impaired and blind people.

Prüfbericht: Sehbehinderung / Blinde

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

The name and logo of the company are clearly visible from the outside.
The destination of the path is usually within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
There is no colored or pictorial guidance system.
There is no information in easy language.
There are no guided tours offered for guests with cognitive impairments.

Prüfbericht: Kognitive Beeinträchtigungen

All test relevant areas meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - barrier-free for people with hearing impairment and deaf people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

There is an audio induction loop at the counter.
The exhibits in the exhibition rooms are generally well lit. The information on the exhibits is provided in written form.
In the film room films are also shown in German sign language and with subtitles.
There are no guided tours offered for people with hearing disabilities and deaf people.

Prüfbericht: Hörbehinderung / Gehörlose

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - barrier-free for people with walking disabilities and partially barrier-free for wheelchair users".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm; distance to the entrance approx. 10 m).
The path from the car park to the entrance is easy to walk and drive on (with max. 6.5 % gradient over 3 m length).
Access to the building is stepless via the main entrance (door threshold 1 cm). The side entrance can be reached via a 3 m long ramp with 7 % gradient and a width of 138 cm.
All rooms that can be used and raised by the guest are accessible at ground level.
All passageways/doors are at least 90 cm wide.
The height of the counter/tourist information counter is 77 cm high at the lowest point.
The exhibits in the exhibition are mainly visible when standing and sitting.
There are no guided tours offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

The manoeuvring spaces are as follows:
to the left of the toilet 106 cm x 70 cm, on the right the toilet is not accessible;
in front of the toilet, washbasin and door at least 120 cm x 150 cm.
There are handles which can be folded up on both sides of the toilet.
The washbasin is wheelchair accessible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
An alarm trigger (cord) is present.

Prüfbericht: Gehbehinderung Prüfbericht: Rollstuhlfahrer

Zertifiziert im Zeitraum:
December 2021 - November 2024
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