GEOTour Bletterbach Canyon

Visit the Visitor Centre before starting the hike to better understand the fascinating geological history revealed along the trail.

The hiking tour “GEOTour Bletterbach Canyon” starts from the Visitor Centre in Aldino and leads to the “Taubenleck” and finally to the waterfall in the so called “Butterloch”. This tour is a journey through the “geological Middle Ages”.

The route 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 gorge after heavy rainfall or during thunderstorms.

Sturdy hiking boots
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sufficient drinking water
Snacks
Sun protection
Safety helmet (available free at the Visitor Centre)

Scenic circular hike through Bletterbach Gorge to the Butterloch waterfall, exploring the geological wonders of the UNESCO Dolomites.

Large parking areas are available directly at the Visitor Centre. Parking is included with admission to the GEOPARC.

Take the A22 Brenner Motorway to the Neumarkt–Ora exit and follow the signs to Aldein and the GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre.

Regional bus services connect Aldein with seasonal services to the Visitor Centre. Please check the latest timetables before your visit.

We begin our tour at the Visitor Centre in Aldino. Following the trial no. 3, which is also part of the trail E5, we go down the canyon and arrive at the “Taubenleck”,  the lower part of the canyon. Then we go up again and come to the waterfall (Butterloch). From here we have to go back for about 200 m and follow then the “Jagersteig”. After a difference in altitude of 140 m we return to the Visitor Centre by the forest road.