Olmi, the smallest of Aldino’s three hamlets, lies at the foot of the Monte Regolo on the Rio Nero stream
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The third and smallest hamlet of Aldino is called Olmi, or Holen, in German. However, its most significant structure is well known: the 110-metre-high Aldino Bridge, the construction of which was an engineering feat in 1963. Beneath it, the deep gorge of the Rio Nero stream, also known as Holental, opens up, which had to be crossed. The arch bridge created an important road link for Aldino and is still considered the longest bridge in South Tyrol.
This gorge is the continuation of the well-known Rio delle Foglie Gorge at the foot of the Corno Bianco. Interesting finds from this gorge, such as fossilised tracks and fossils, are displayed in the visitor centres in Aldino and Redagno. The so-called "Katzenleiter" (Cat's Ladder) path now leads from Aldino down to Ora on the valley floor. Over 550 rock-cut steps descend steeply along the penstock of the hydroelectric power station to the South Tyrolean Wine Road.
The buildings of Olmi and neighbouring Olmi di Dentro (Hinterholen) only go up to house number 25. The small village is somewhat secluded, near the confluence of the Rio delle Foglie and the Rio Nero streams, and significantly lower than Aldino and Redagno. Above it, the valley extends up to San Lugano and the San Lugano Pass. This pass leads to Cavalese in the Val di Fiemme.
Just a fifteen-minute drive away is Monte San Pietro, where an 18-hole golf course is open during the warmer months. Those who prefer holding the reins to a golf club will find a pony farm in Olmi with a riding arena. It offers lessons and guided horse-riding expeditions in the surroundings.
