A holiday with as few barriers as possible should above all be relaxing, easy to plan and self-determined. In the Dolomites region Kronplatz, a variety of offers help make your stay easier if you live with a disability or have limited mobility – from suitable walking paths and leisure activities to accessible mobility services, winter sports and mountain lifts.
As personal needs can vary greatly, it’s worth checking routes, accommodation and excursion destinations carefully before you arrive. Helpful and detailed information is available on the travel portal South Tyrol for Everyone. Its interactive map shows accessible hikes, accommodation and leisure activities, and provides information on accessibility, path conditions, gradients and facilities.
Nature, activity, culture and relaxation should be accessible to as many people as possible. In the Dolomites region Kronplatz, selected routes, mobility services and supportive facilities make it easier to plan your holiday as independently as possible.
Which offers are suitable depends on personal needs and individual requirements. Especially for routes and excursions, distance, gradient and surface, as well as weather conditions and possible obstacles, should always be considered in advance.
The landscape around Kronplatz can be discovered in many different ways. Some walking paths and tours run mostly on easy-to-manage surfaces and have only gentle gradients.
However, a route classified as “easy” does not automatically mean it can be used without restrictions with every wheelchair or mobility aid. Before setting out, it is therefore important to check the detailed route description, elevation profile and current trail conditions.
Some routes are generally easy to plan, but may include steeper sections, uneven ground or more challenging passages. Depending on personal mobility, support from a companion may therefore be helpful or necessary.
Before setting out, it is advisable to contact the relevant tourist office. There you can get up-to-date information on trail conditions and whether the route is suitable for your individual needs.
Many destinations in the Dolomites region Kronplatz can also be reached without your own car. With the Kronplatz Guest Pass, you can use public buses and regional trains throughout South Tyrol.
Depending on the route and connection, low-floor buses with ramps as well as accessible trains and railway stations are available. Bruneck train station is also equipped with lifts, step-free access and accessible bus connections.
In addition to public transport, extra mobility services are available in parts of the region.
In Olang, the electric CallBus complements local public transport. This on-demand bus connects more than 90 fixed and virtual stops across the municipality and runs without a fixed timetable.
Journeys can be booked spontaneously or up to 24 hours in advance via the CallBus app. The CallBus is accessible. If assistance is needed when boarding or getting off, this should be indicated during booking.
Foldable mobility aids such as walkers can also be taken along spontaneously. With the Kronplatz Guest Pass, travel is free. Without a Guest Pass, one ride costs 2 euros.
Across the Dolomites region Kronplatz, accessible toilets and reserved parking spaces are available at various public facilities, railway stations and valley stations.
In Olang, accessible toilets can be found, among other places, at the town hall in Mitterolang, at Olang-Antholz train station and at the Olang 1+2 valley station. Bruneck train station also offers an accessible toilet and reserved parking spaces. The toilets at the town hall and the train station are accessible with the Euro key. At the town hall, it can be borrowed during opening hours from the adjacent tourist office.
In the Antholz Valley, accessible toilets are available at the cemetery and municipal offices in Niederrasen, as well as at the Südtirol Arena Alto Adige. Reserved parking spaces are available, among other places, at the municipal offices in Niederrasen, at the pavilion and cultural centre in Oberrasen, at the cultural centre in Antholz Mittertal and at the biathlon centre.
The Euro key gives people with disabilities or limited mobility access to accessible toilets and other facilities. As opening hours and availability may vary, it is recommended to check in advance.
At Kronplatz, Monorollys, accessible toilets, reserved parking spaces and support from lift staff make winter sports easier to access.
Monorollys allow mono-skiers to use the gondola lift without having to leave their seat shell. At the Olang 1+2 valley station, accessible toilets and reserved parking spaces are available.
At the Geiselsbergerhütte, there is a wheelchair for use inside the building as well as an accessible toilet. The Top Ski Piculin ski school in San Vigilio also offers individually tailored ski lessons for people with disabilities.
In the Antholz Valley, two special cross-country sledges make it possible for people with disabilities to enjoy a unique winter experience too. Particularly suitable is the wide, mostly flat trail from Oberrasen to Antholz Niedertal, which also offers direct parking options.
The cross-country sledges can be rented from Sport Bergfuchs in Niederrasen. Information on availability, rates and any support needed is available directly from the rental provider or the tourist office.
For selected leisure activities, people with disabilities and their companions receive discounts. The following conditions apply to the weekly programme of the Olang Tourist Association:
With a recognised disability rating of 1 to 74 percent, the person and one companion receive a 50 percent discount. From a disability rating of 75 percent, participation is free for both.
The discount can only be applied when booking by phone or in person at the Olang tourist office. Additional discounts are available from selected providers. Current conditions should always be checked directly with the respective provider.
During the enduro.tirol Tour 2025, the Adaptive category showed how mountain bike enduro can also be made possible for people with disabilities. The athletes tackled the trails on specially adapted bikes, sending a strong message for inclusion in cycling.
To make your stay a success, it’s worth paying close attention to the features that matter most when choosing your accommodation. Depending on personal needs, step-free access, a lift, enough room to move around or accessible bathroom facilities can be essential. Contacting the property directly is the best way to clarify the details in advance and find the right place to stay.
