Puez-Geisler Nature Park, Nature park in South Tyrol, Italy.
Puez-Geisler Nature Park covers roughly 10,000 hectares of mountain ranges, valleys, and meadows spread across seven municipalities in the Dolomites region. The landscape features steep rock walls, rolling alpine meadows, and several distinct valleys within its boundaries.
The area became a protected site in 1977 when the Italian government established its conservation status, and received regional park recognition in 1999. These measures aimed to safeguard the unique mountain ecosystems and wildlife habitats within the Dolomites.
The Ladin community living within the park preserves their own language spoken in daily life and maintains traditional mountain crafts passed down through generations. Their presence shapes how the villages and meadows are used and cared for by residents today.
The park can be entered from multiple access points across the seven municipalities, with well-marked hiking trails of varying difficulty levels throughout the area. Summer months from June through September offer the best conditions for trails, when snow has melted and routes are easily passable.
The rock formations visible throughout the park display over 250 million years of geological history through distinct layers and embedded fossils. Hikers encounter these impressive stone structures along their routes, offering glimpses into how Earth's landscape has changed over enormous time spans.
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