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Aldein - Aldino

Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge – Bletterbach Gorge loop from Aldein - Aldino

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Italy

South Tyrol

Aldein - Aldino

Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge – Bletterbach Gorge loop from Aldein - Aldino

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4.8

(428)

1,743

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Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge – Bletterbach Gorge loop from Aldein - Aldino

01:17

3.76km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dolomiten UNESCO Welterbe GEOPARC Bletterbach - Dolomiti Patrimonio Mondiale UNESCO - GEOPARC Bletterbach

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6 m

Bletterbach Geopark Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

In the visitor center and GEO Museum Bletterbachschlucht you can learn about 40 million years of geological history. Entry is also paid here and you get a protective helmet against falling rocks.

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853 m

Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A steep staircase leads us down. From here you have a first glimpse into the huge gorge.

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Bletterbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The gorge is simply grand. If it has rained enough, I recommend going all the way to the end. The waterfalls are simply beautiful. However, sure-footedness is an advantage.

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1.56 km

Small waterfall in the Bletterbach Gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

The constant shifting of rocks creates wonderful new fields of vision almost every month.

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1.74 km

Butterloch Waterfall (Bletterbach Gorge)

Highlight • Waterfall

The end of the gorge forms the waterfall that feeds the stream.

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2.14 km

View of the Bletterbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The environment and the way are just great.

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2.29 km

View from above the gorge exit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The steep climb out of the gorge is worth it; the view is a reward!

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2.55 km

View of Butterloch Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of the Weißhorn as well

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3.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

1.58 km

196 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

801 m

748 m

587 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 28 July

25°C

13°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2022,Bletterbachschlucht - Südtirols Grand Canyon + Lahner Alm

Visit to the "Geoparc Bletterbach" in Aldein, east of Neumarkt-Auer. The gorge is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage. Thankfully, @PeRoStar 🙏👍👏 inspired us to this exciting and interesting tour. The Bletterbach Gorge, created by the Bletterbach over thousands of years, is considered the Grand Canyon of South Tyrol. The gorge cuts through five layers of sediment rich in …

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July 1, 2025,🇮🇹 Bildungsreise Dolomiten Tag 2: Wanderung Geopark Bletterbach

Today we went to the Geopark. On a three-hour guided tour, we learned how the Dolomites were formed, what rocks they are made of, and which animals and plants live there.

We went through the impressive Bletterbach Gorge, which totally reminded me of New Zealand. We walked in and along the stream. We then climbed quite a few steps and …

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July 21, 2024,Durch die Bletterbachschlucht

The tour through the Bletterbach Gorge natural monument is not that big, but it is a challenge. The starting point is the Geoparc visitor center with parking for a fee. Helmets are issued there. Helmets are compulsory in the gorge for good reason! It is advisable to follow the other information about visiting the gorge.

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May 10, 2024,Untere Bletterbachschlucht

Today we explored the lower part of the Bletterbach Gorge. We already got to know the upper part last year. The Geo-Park in the World Heritage Site is simply gigantic and a must for every hiker in South Tyrol. You walk through the natural gorge and have to find your own way, over stones and rocks and again and again …

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September 14, 2022,🇮🇹 Dolomiten: Bletterbachschlucht

Short hike through the Geoparc Bletterbachschlucht, the "Grand Canyon of the Dolomites".

At the end I cheated in a few more photos of Lake Karer.

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October 8, 2023,Bletterbachschlucht bei Aldein in Südtirol

Interesting hike with a lot of information about the history of the earth. Climbs very steep but well paved

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October 6, 2025,Der Grand Canyon Südtirols - Bletterbach - Aldein Italien Tour

There's great parking at the visitor center 🅿️, and they have helmets (which are mandatory in the gorge) and a restroom. All for €9 per person. And your car is included. That's great 👍

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June 18, 2025,Bletterbachschlucht

The kilometers and elevation gain somehow don't quite reflect the effort today... 😬.
But it was a really great route with lots of views and insights into Earth's history.

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Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge – Bletterbach Gorge loop from Aldein - Aldino

Bletterbach Geopark Visitor Center

Descent into the Bletterbach Gorge

Bletterbach Gorge

Small waterfall in the Bletterbach Gorge

Butterloch Waterfall (Bletterbach Gorge)

View of the Bletterbach Gorge

View from above the gorge exit

View of Butterloch Waterfall

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