Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail – Stage 1: from the Bletterbach to the Lavazèjoch pass- From land to sea

From the GEOPARC Bletterbach visitor centre take Path no. 3 (signed) down towards the Butterloch in the Bletterbach gorge (charge payable, helmet must be worn). From there you follow the path, constantly changing through erosion, through the gorge to the Butterloch (GEOSTOP A). Proceed a little further through the canyon until you reach the Gorzsteig path, upon which you ascend to the right and out of the Bletterbach gorge. When the Gorzsteig joins the Zirmersteig path (marked no. 12), turn left and climb until the route branches off to the right. Here you will find GEOSTOP B. Carry on straight ahead in the direction of the Weisshorn (marked no. 12) and, at the next junction, continue straight ahead until you reach the summit of the Weisshorn via numerous zigzags. From the highest point descend southwards to the Jochgrimm pass. Follow the road for a short distance, past the large car park, then immediately take a left onto Path no. 2 (Auer Leger). At the Auerleger Hut go straight ahead onto the Perlenweg (marked no. 2). Continue largely through forest until you reach the destination for the day, the Lavazèjoch pass.