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title: "Electric free-standing lift"
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description: "This free standing 50-metre high tower is built from steel and linked with a bridge to walking trails into the woods. It is the so-called &bdquo;little brother&ldquo; of the similiar-looking historic lift at Buergenstock near Lucerne in Switzerland, which is 152 metres high. The historic elevator is a perfect opportunity for nature lovers and tourists alike to quickly and easily reach the viewing point at &bdquo;Ostrauer Scheibe&ldquo; and enjoy the stunning panorama to the Schrammstein rocks. A ride in the elevator affords views over the Elbe valley and links you to quiet walking paths through the woods."
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Electric free-standing lift
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- Viewpoint/viewing tower
- Monument
- Mountain railway/ski lift
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The freestanding, 50m high elevator gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the view of the Elbe valley from above. A bridge connects it with a forest path.

This free standing 50-metre high tower is built from steel and linked with a bridge to walking trails into the woods. It is the so-called „little brother“ of the similiar-looking historic lift at Buergenstock near Lucerne in Switzerland, which is 152 metres high.

The historic elevator is a perfect opportunity for nature lovers and tourists alike to quickly and easily reach the viewing point at „Ostrauer Scheibe“ and enjoy the stunning panorama to the Schrammstein rocks.

A ride in the elevator affords views over the Elbe valley and links you to quiet walking paths through the woods.

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Accessibility

**Saxony Barrier-Free**

**Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**

- Access via ramp (6% gradient, 125 m length)

- Lift: Door 80 cm, circulation area: free turning radius of 92x190 cm

- WC for wheelchair users at diner next to lynx enclosure (Easter until ends of October)

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility

- Door width min. 90 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Lift

- Door width min. 80 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
- Floor area of lift min. 90x120 cm

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Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47

01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH

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Contact

Rudolf-Sendig-Straße

01814 Bad Schandau