Easy wheelchair path

In principle, an easy wheelchair path marked in blue is suitable for anyone who can move around independently or accompanied by an aid (e.g. wheelchair, rollator, pushchair).

Characteristics:

• The path is sufficiently wide - in narrow sections there are passing places within sight. 
• Overtaking and swerving is usually possible at any time.
• Very low gradient and very low cross slope
• Difficult sections of the path are rare - obstacles that cannot be overcome independently are not to be expected
• There are hardly any depressions in the ground, steps and other difficult path surfaces or they are so low that they can be managed independently. 
• Atypical danger spots/spots where there is a risk of falling are generally not to be expected.
• Rest areas are available

Requirements: 

As with all other hiking trails, both equipment and clothing should be adapted to the weather conditions. Typical alpine natural hazards, especially after storms, are to be expected. They must always be assessed under your own responsibility. All (auxiliary) equipment must be maintained and checked according to the respective requirements during an ascent. 

Moderately difficult wheelchair path

An accompanying person or a light propulsion aid is recommended on a moderately difficult path marked in red.

It is suitable for people with motor impairments who are using a wheelchair with a light drive aid or are accompanied. Moderately difficult paths are also suitable for people with canes or baby carriages that are suitable for off-road terrain.

Characteristics:

• The path is sufficiently wide.
• Narrow sections may occur, but there are passing places within sight
• Slopes and longer sections with cross slopes can occur, but can be managed with an accompanying person or a light drive aid
• Places where there is a risk of falling are generally not to be expected, but may occur in places
• There is a risk of falling in places without protection, but due to the conditions (e.g. path width, vegetation, etc.) a fall is unlikely
• Difficult sections of the trail (e.g. rutted path, grass, roots, etc.) may occur, but can be managed independently or with the help of an accompanying person

Requirements:

In addition to the requirements for an easy trail, a good athletic constitution is also advantageous for a moderately difficult trail. Experience in handling the respective wheelchair/pushchair on hiking trails is a prerequisite. 

Difficult wheelchair path

Difficult, black-marked wheelchair paths are suitable for people in a wheelchair with a powerful drive aid - a SwissTrac - or an electric all-terrain wheelchair. Persons with baby carriages suitable for off-road use can also tackle a difficult wheelchair-accessible hiking trail. 

Characteristics:

• A minimum width of 100 cm is given
• Passing places are available
• Slopes and longer sections with cross slopes can be managed with the help of an electric drive
• Difficult sections (e.g. grass, gravel, rooted ground, rutted path, etc.) may occur
• A powerful drive aid is required for steep sections, depressions in the ground or steps
• Risk of falling in sections without protection is possible! 

Requirements:

Difficult wheelchair-accessible hiking trails can also be found at higher altitudes and in alpine terrain. In addition to the requirements for easy and moderately difficult wheelchair paths, difficult wheelchair paths also require mountain experience to recognize and assess dangers in the natural environment.