Accessibility

The Baltic Coastal Trail offers highly varied accessibility, ranging from wide, flat sandy beaches and dune paths that are challenging for wheels, to paved promenades within towns, and potentially uneven rocky or forested sections along the coastline. While some urban and well-maintained boardwalk areas may be accessible, the overall trail is not fully wheelchair-friendly due to its diverse natural terrain, making it primarily suitable for walkers with moderate mobility. Specific section details should be consulted for precise accessibility information.

Accessibility video playlist on Youtube

Open Coastal Hiking accessibility video playlist on YouTube

Route sections adapted for accessibility

Baltic Coastal Hiking trail - Wheelchair accessible

Specially adapted sections of the route, their parts or special places, improved with appropriate infrastructure for people in wheelchairs. These can be specially prepared alternative routes, route loops, access (off-ramps) to the sea, adapted parking lots, toilets, trails, etc.

Wheelchair accessible sections

Baltic Coastal Hiking trail - For visually impaired

Sections of the route, or parts thereof, adapted with special infrastructure for people with visual restrictions.

For visually impaired

Guidelines for self-guided hikes for school-aged youth

Self-guided hikes are a great way to learn, experience, and explore the world around you. These activities not only provide young people with the opportunity to be active and spend time in nature, but also allow them to learn practical skills. Hiking encourages responsibility, teamwork, and involvement in decision-making, while also developing skills necessary for daily life and crisis situations. These guidelines can serve as a foundation for students to undertake self-guided hikes. The guidelines are intended for school-aged children, enabling them, either on their own or under adult supervision, to learn the skills required for organizing and leading safe and successful hikes.

Vadlinijas-pasvaditiem-pargajieniem-skolas-vecuma-jauniesiem.pdf — Guidelines in Latvian

Accessible Hiking Guidelines for Foreigners and Cross-Cultural Social Groups

These guidelines have been created to help hiking organizers, service providers, NGOs, and local authorities successfully plan and carry out hikes that are accessible to foreign participants.