RS Bletterbachschlucht person
RS Bletterbachschlucht person

GEOPARC Rio delle Foglie

The Rio delle Foglie Gorge near Aldino and Redagno is known as the “Grand Canyon of South Tyrol”.

The Bletterbachschlucht, also known as Rio delle Foglie Gorge, is South Tyrol's largest gorge located at the foot of Mt. Corno Bianco (2,317 m a.s.l.) in the south of the region. Over millions of years the stone has been eroded so that nowadays you can see the singular layers. Here you can discover at first hand how the stunning Dolomites developed: The lowest layer is porphyry, above in the middle we find sandstone and at the top Dolomite limestone, of which also Mt. Corno Bianco is made. The interesting GEOlogic Trail takes you through the fascinating gorge.

Starting point is the visitor centre in Aldino: It will be replaced in 2022/23 by a new, larger visitor centre with ancillary areas, storage rooms and toilets. Its walls will resemble those of the canyon. 16 information panels through the canyon tell you all about the different layers and stones. Moreover, they inform about such precious findings as carbonised plants and woods, primeval sea animals, corals and mussels or the imprints of dinosaurs. What an extraordinary experience to stand between the up to 20 metres high stone walls! The gorge, covering an area of 818 hectares, is open from May to October and is part of the Dolomites as World Heritage site.

There's another visit centre in Redagno: The GEOMuseum, however, shows important findings from the gorge as well as the characteristic rocks. In 2021, a pilot project was implemented to enable an inclusive nature experience for everyone, regardless of environmental, physical or linguistic barriers. Part of the project are 4 online tools, including a webapp for multimedia content and a visitor experience with virtual reality, which permits visitors to immerse themselves barrier-free in the nature of the Rio delle Foglie Gorge.

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Opening times

  • Sun 26 Mar closed
  • Mon 27 Mar closed
  • Tue 28 Mar closed
  • Wed 29 Mar closed
  • Thu 30 Mar closed
  • Fri 31 Mar closed
  • Sat 01 Apr closed

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Summer 2023 (05/01/2023 - 10/31/2023)

  • Mon 09:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 09:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 09:30 - 18:00

Labor Day 2023 (05/01/2023) 09:30 - 18:00

Whit Monday 2023 (05/29/2023) 09:30 - 18:00

Republic Day 2023 (06/02/2023) 09:30 - 18:00

Feast of the Assumption 2023 (08/15/2023) 09:30 - 18:00

Admission

admission to the Rio delle Foglie Gorge, the visitor centre and the Redagno GEOMuseum:
€ 9.00 adults
€ 9.00 young people (12-18 years)
€ 5.00 school classes

free for children up to 11 years (if accompanied by their parents)

guided tour (Rio delle Foglie Gorge and visitor centre or Redagno GEOMuseum):
€ 19.00 adults
€ 17.00 seniors
€ 17.00 students (up to 27 years)
€ 17.00 groups (10-25 persons)
€ 17.00 people with disabilities

€ 46.00 family ticket (2 adults with children up to 11 years)
€ 27.00 family ticket (1 adult with children up to 11 years)

admission to the museums without guide (visitor centre and Redagno GEOMuseum):
€ 4.50 adults
€ 4.50 young people (12-18 years)

admission to the museums with guide (visitor centre or Redagno GEOMuseum):
€ 8.00 adults
€ 6.00 seniors
€ 6.00 students (up to 27 years)
€ 6.00 groups (10-25 persons)
€ 6.00 people with disabilities

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Guided theme walks on request. Winter closure from November to April.

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