Fanes-Sennes-Prags / Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park Visitor Center
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The Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park Visitor Center is located in San Vigilio di Marebbe and offers visitors displays and information panels on the formation of the Dolomites, fossils, mountain farming, and the Conturines brown bear. A beautiful trail with information panels on the history of the Ladin people begins near the visitor center. The walk lasts about an hour and is also suitable for families with strollers.
Virtual tour of the Visitor Center
Rating: Very high
The elliptical Visitor Center is built on three levels connected by long ramps (8% incline). The entrance and information point are located on the ground floor, while in the basement, visitors are led through a reconstruction of the Conturines cave, where the bear skeleton and original bone specimens are on display. An accessible restroom is also located here. The tour continues in the large exhibition space, which showcases the park's typical habitats. The upper floor features terrariums containing live amphibians and reptiles, but other exhibits include a microscope corner, children's games, a library, and a computerized information center on South Tyrol's nature and landscape.
Notes: The Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park visitor parking areas are located on the opposite side of the road (gravel paving and slope). An obstacle-free walkway leads to the main entrance, where some parking spaces are reserved for the Forest Ranger station. Visitors with disabilities can park temporarily in these spaces if necessary.
Car park
Public
- yes
At cost
- no
Covered car park
- no
Distance to entrance < 50 m
- yes
Reserved parking spaces
Present
- no
Linked path
Paving
- gravel
Road crossing
Necessary
- yes
With zebra crossing
- yes
With pedestrian traffic light
- no
Characteristics access path
Ascending sections
- yes
Ascending slope < 7%
- yes
Lateral inclination < 3,5%
- no
Width of access path
- > 90 cm
Orientation system
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Tactile paths
- no
Paving
- Plates / Cubes not rough
Notes: The entrance hall, information desk, and exhibition are barrier-free.
On the same level as the entrance
- yes
Entrance
Door present
- yes
Door opens without effort
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 80´160
Door opens towards the outside
- yes
Automatic door
- no
Door closer
- yes
Threshold < 2,5 cm
- yes
Manoeuvring space > 140x140 cm
- yes
Presence of
Ramp
Height of reception in cm
- 116
Orientation system
Present
- yes
Tactile paths
- no
Carpets
- no
Paving
- PVC / Rubber
Notes: A long ramp with an 8% gradient, starting from the exhibition area at the entrance, leads to the upper floor where the geology exhibition area, local fauna, terrariums and the library are located.
Notes: A long ramp with an 8% gradient, starting from the exhibition area at the entrance, leads to the lower floor where the exhibition area relating to the caves, a cinema hall (with a short ramp at the entrance) and accessible toilets are located.
Notes: The screening room is located on the lower floor and can be reached via two easy-to-use ramps.
On the same level as reception
- no
Access via
Ramp
Entrance area
Door present
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 55´112
Door opens towards outside / sliding door
- yes
Threshold present
- no
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
Toilet
Day rooms
Orientation systems
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Tactile paths
- no
Carpets
- no
Paving
- PVC / Rubber
Notes: The toilets are located on the lower floor and can be reached via two easy-to-use ramps.
Access via
Ramp
WC suitable for the disabled marked with international symbol
- yes
Position of WC suitable for disabled
- Separate room
Entrance area
Door can be opened without effort
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 83
Door opens towards the outside / sliding door
- yes
Door closer
- no
Threshold < 2,5 cm
- yes
Manoeuvring area outside > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
WC
Grab handle
- yes
Approachable from side
- yes
Free space to approach WC from side in cm
- 115
Approachable from the front
- yes
Distance from back wall in cm
- 59
Height in cm
- 51
Warning bell in tangible distance
- yes
Washbasin
Accessible
- yes
Adjustable in height
- yes
Adjustable mirror
- yes
Water tap with
- Control lever
Paving
- PVC / Rubber
Altitude >1.000 m
Suitable for families
Bathroom with grab bars
Open all year round: no
