A wheelchair (1) which comprises at least three wheels, a framework (2), a seat (3) and a backrest, wherein the wheelchair further comprises a legrest (4) connected to the framework, and wherein the legrest (4) comprises a footrest (6), a characteristic feature being the fact that the legrest (4) is connected to the framework (2) so as to be pivotable about a pivot pin (5), wherein the legrest (4) can be pivoted manually in a stepless manner between a downward position, in which the footrest (6) is automatically moved towards the pivot pin (5), and an upward position, in which the footrest (6) is automatically moved in a direction away from the pivot pin (5).
