South Tyrol for everybody

Would you like to receive information about barrier-free hiking trails in South Tyrol?

In this context in 2011 there was published the free hike guide “Naturerlebnis für alle” (nature experience for everybody), reviving the idea of an older book with the title “Heidi – destinations without obstacles”. It contains 45 proposals of barrier-free and whellchair-accessible hiking tours in all parts of South Tyrol, provided with detailed explanations, colourful images and a map.

Consistent consistency of the soil, for instance tarred paths or forest roads without roots, gravel or bigger stones and little ascent are essential conditions of hiking trails for wheelchair users that is feasible for everyone. Solar irradiation and shades, accessible huts, cafés, restaurants and toilets are important selection criteria, too.

This goes for the hike around Lake Reschen in Vinschgau, the Falschauer gorge in Lana, the stroll between Eppan and Kaltern, the nature path Zans in Villnöss, the biotope Rasen or the tour from Kasern in Ahrntal to the Adler alp, to name just a few examples for fully accessible walks.

The hike guide was published by the social cooperative Independent L., which work hard for the elimination of discriminatory norms and barriers for physically disabled since 1997. The book “nature experience for everybody” is available in German and Italian. It is obtainable free of charge in the headquarters of the cooperative (Laurinstraße 2d-6a Meran) and retrievable on the internet on www.suedtirolfueralle.it (German and Italian only).