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Saurian trail GEOPARC Bletterbach
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Families with children, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, people out for an easy stroll, and also more adventurous hikers are invited to explore these footprints from the dim recesses of time and learn more about the creatures which created them.
They can compare ancient plants with modern-day species, and even study micro-fossils.
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Südtirols Süden
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Good footwear is essential in Bletterbach Gorge. Rocks and paths can become slippery when wet. Pay attention to possible falling rocks and avoid entering the gorge during thunderstorms or heavy rain.Roadbook
Starting point: GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre, Aldein
Route: The Dinosaur Trail begins at the large car park of the GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre in Aldein. The approximately 1 km circular trail follows a wide gravel path through the forest above the Bletterbach Gorge to Lahneralm and then returns to the starting point. The route is suitable for pushchairs and, with assistance, can also be accessed by wheelchair users.
Refreshment stops along the route: Lahneralm.
Highlights: GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre, viewpoint over Bletterbach Gorge, Lahneralm, interactive stations about Earth’s history and the world of dinosaurs, themed playground and the forest landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bletterbach.
GEOParc Bletterbach
Lahneralm/Malga
GEOPARC Bletterbach
GEOPARC Bletterbach
Visitor center -Museum - GEOPARC Bletterbach
GEOPARC Bletterbach
GEOPARC Bletterbach
Public transport
Take the train to Bozen or Neumarkt/Auer. From there, bus connections lead to Aldein and the GEOPARC Bletterbach.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
From Neumarkt or Ora/Auer to Aldein/Aldino and towards Lerch to the Geoparc Bletterbach visitor centre.From Bolzano through the Val d'Ega/Eggental, to Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen and Petersberg/Monte San Pietro to Aldein/Aldino in the direction of Lerch and to the Geoparc Bletterbach car park.
Parking
At the Geoparc Bletterbach (fee required) or in the village centre of Aldein/Aldino and then with the Bletterbach bus to the Geoparc Bletterbach visitor centre.Coordinates
Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots with good grip, weatherproof clothing, sun protection, sufficient water and hiking poles if needed. Ankle-high hiking boots are recommended for the gorge.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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