In Olang, hikers, mountaineers, and nature lovers experience the perfect combination of peace, closeness to nature, and an impressive mountain backdrop. Located away from crowded trails, the village is a true insider tip for those who enjoy a more relaxed pace far from the hustle and bustle – without having to sacrifice comfort. Despite its idyllic setting, a well-developed public transport network, the Citybus, and the nearby valley station of the cable cars ensure easy access to the most beautiful starting points.
From leisurely panoramic trails in the village to guided alpine pasture hikes – Olang offers the right tour for every level of fitness and preference. For those who prefer something more challenging, the striking Dolomite peaks such as Piz da Peres, Dreifingerspitze, Flatschkofel, Maurerkopf, or Hochalpenkopf are a strong draw. Towering steep and rugged above Olang, they spark the desire for high-altitude adventures. A bit of fitness and solid footwear is all it takes – and nothing stands in the way of your nature park adventure. The via ferrata on Hochalpenkopf is also a special highlight for those who want to feel the mountains up close.
Whether you're summiting a peak or strolling peacefully through forests and meadows – the views are breathtaking either way. From the main Alpine ridge to the Braies Dolomites, your gaze sweeps across the landscape, with the Puster Valley lying below – a sight you won’t soon forget.
High above Olang, at 2,275 metres above sea level, the Kronplatz towers above a unique scenic plateau: unimpeded, your gaze wanders over the imposing Dolomites to the three thousand metre-plus summits of the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park. A view that makes you want to go hiking. Which is good, since the extensive summit area of the Kronplatz offers countless opportunities to explore the splendid mountains to your heart’s content. From a leisurely family hike with a push chair or a three-hour circular trail to the demanding mountain tour, there is something to suit all preferences and levels of fitness. Along the way, alpine chalets, a peace bell and two museums are excellent, varied places to enjoy a stop-off. And best of all - the Kronplatz hikers’ paradise is only eleven minutes away from Olang. And the trip with the modern gondola lift Olang I and II, which runs from the district of Gassl directly up to the summit, takes the same amount of time.
Hiking with children - to make sure that the experience is a relaxed one for all the family, the route must be easily doable and there should be a few surprises along the way. A mountain stream, a playground and a few delicious fruits of the forest on the edge of the path will all help to keep youngsters interested. The sunny landscape in and around Olang is absolutely ideal for hiking with the family. Wide paths in the valley bottom that are suitable for push chairs wind through meadows and forests, past babbling brooks and castles, and through villages that hold excitement around every corner. For those who want to aim high, the accessible Olang I and II gondola lifts are the perfect way to reach the airy heights. And waiting there to be marvelled at and conquered are colourful alpine pastures, clear mountain lakes and high summits. And if dumplings and Kaiserschmarren pancakes find their way to your table in a mountain chalet as part of your trip, the family mood will be better still!
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