The Stone Mile in Olang is a varied walking and themed trail for anyone who would like to discover the world of South Tyrol’s rocks in an easy and accessible way. The route is mostly flat or has only gentle inclines and features informative stations along the way. There are plenty of spots along the trail that invite you to stop and take a break. Most of the route is wide and easy to navigate, making it ideal for strollers as well as for wheelchair users.
Starting point is the Unterdorf playground in Niederolang. At the beginning, follow the road and then a short, gently ascending path (4\% incline) towards the center of Niederolang. This section is narrow and partly uneven, making it barely accessible for wheelchairs. For persons with special needs, we recommend accessing the Stone Mile from the Niederolang community hall. At the end of the path, you will reach the paved road at Erlenweg. From here on, the path is wide, paved, and well-suited for wheelchairs and strollers throughout. Follow Erlenweg until you reach the "Aue" playground. An easily accessible forest road leads along the edge of the woods with a gentle incline (5.8\%) to the end of the route at the lime kiln. Recommendation for the return route: turning immediately right, a small paved road leads initially uphill (13\% incline) and then continues flat across the fields of Niederolang back towards the church (this section is also very easily accessible by wheelchair).
Accessibility Note The first section has limited accessibility.
Recommendation for wheelchairs & strollers: Choose the access point directly at Erlenweg and start the "Stone Mile" from there. This ensures the entire route is comfortable and completely barrier-free.
How to get there
The starting point of the hike can be reached via Citybus 435.2 as well as the CallBus. The correct stop is: Niederolang, Pfarrbäck.
