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GEOTour Bletterbah - End of valley
Südtirols Süden
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GorzPhoto: Südtirols Süden
The GEOTour Bletterbach – End of the Valley starts at the Visitor Centre GEOPARC Bletterbach in Aldino. On our way down the canyon we pass two fascinating viewpoints with an outlook over the lower part of the Bletterbach canyon. We go up the valley, passing by the so called “Floscherbründl” (fountain), until we reach the head of the valley called “Gorz”. At the Corno Bianco le canyon opens up like an amphitheatre and gives a view of the Permian–Triassic extinction event which happened 250 million years ago.
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Südtirols Süden
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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The hike follows rocky streambeds and uneven terrain. Sturdy hiking boots are essential. Wearing a safety helmet is mandatory and helmets are available free of charge at the Visitor Centre. Avoid entering the canyon after heavy rainfall.Roadbook
We start at the Visitor Centre GEOPARC Bletterbach in Aldino and follow the forest road to the “Floscherbründl”. Here we take the trail no. 4 and go down the canyon. Then we go up towards the “Gorz” (Head of the canoyon). On our way back to the starting point we take the “Gorzsteig” on the right side that comes out in the forest road which leads to the Visitor Centre.
Aussichtspunkt Gorz
GEOParc Bletterbach
The Rio Bletterblach Gorge
Geoparch Bletterbach
Geostop #7.1 - DWHG - The arrival of the sea
Lahneralm
GEOPARC Bletterbach
Public transport
Regional bus services connect Aldein with seasonal connections to the Visitor Centre. Check current timetables before setting out.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Take the A22 Brenner Motorway to the Neumarkt–Ora exit and follow the signs to Aldein and the GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre.Parking
Large parking areas are available directly at the Visitor Centre. Parking is included with admission to the GEOPARC.Coordinates
Equipment
Sturdy hiking bootsWeather-appropriate clothing
Sufficient drinking water
Snacks
Sun protection
Safety helmet (available at the Visitor Centre)
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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