GEOPARC TEAM
GEOPARC TEAM
Peter Daldos
President of the GEOPARC Bletterbach
“The organization, development and management of the UNESCO World Heritage Site GEOPARC Bletterbach is an immensely interesting task, a unique opportunity that has impact far beyond South Tyrol.”
Hannes Herbst
Board of directors
“Apart from its geological uniqueness as a profile and window through millions of years of the earth’s history, the Bletterbach Gorge is also a natural seam that connects Aldein with Radein. Dominated by the Aldein heraldic mountain which characterizes the whole Unterland, the Weisshorn.”
Maria Pichler
Board of directors
Media referent
“The Bletterbach has been ‘following’ me like a red thread of life since my childhood. Maybe this is because it’s so exciting, to accompany the GEOPARC Bletterbach on its way into the future.”
Siegried Stocker
Board of directors
“As a farmer from Aldein I live and work in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site Bletterbach. My membership in the Administrative Board of the GEOPARC Bletterbach gives me the opportunity to shape its preservation and further development. Hereby a respectful approach to our nature and our values are most important to me.”
Andreas Heinz
Vice-Mayor of the municipality of Aldein
Representative of the municipality of Aldein on the Board of Directors
Director
Hermine Pernter
Member of staff and GEOPARC guide
Employee and GEOPARC guide
FNL herbalist, FNL Forest Expert
“It gives me great joy to work in such a unique place, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and occasionally guide guests through the GEOPARC Bletterbach, while sharing not only my knowledge of geology but also of local plants.”
Rita Herbst
Member of staff
“I feel it as a great enrichment to welcome and support guests from all over the world as part of the staff at the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Bletterbach.”
Sarah Zelger
Member of staff
“In the visitor center of the GEOPARC Bletterbach, I work in a special place where I have the opportunity every day to inspire people about nature. I am happy to help visitors and I am glad that people from all over the world come to us. The job is very inspiring.”
Kathrin Ulm
Member of staff
Rebecca Giacomel
Member of staff
Anna Marsoner
Member of staff
Alessandro Falone
GEOPARC guide
“This geological site, this part of the Dolomites, arouses in my heart a feeling of peace, of infinity, with the desire and hope to open my mind towards this wonderful piece of earth… my greatest wish is to share with each of you, these incredible, fantastic sensations… “
Barbara Erschbaumer
GEOPARC guide
Tourist guide
“I love to share the experience of the wild beauty of the Bletterbach Canyon with our guests from near and far.”
David Demarchi
GEOPARC guide
Telling the story of one`s land in this special place, where Nature reveals the true face of Time, is a privilege.
Ernst Zanotti
GEOPARC guide
Southtirolean hiking guide
“My passion is to bring the wonderful South Tyrolean mountains closer to all those who are interested in, and in addition, to convey a few things about the history and culture of our country. All this peppered with funny stories about the country and its people.”
Gianluca Antonacci
GEOPARC guide
” Both by training and passion I pay particular attention to the environmental aspects of the territory. It is therefore a pleasure to show visitors the wonders of natur in a UNESCO site.”
German Varesco
GEOPARC guide
Southtirolean hiking guide
Gianluca Antonacci
GEOPARC guide
Greta Zanotti
GEOPARC guide
Geologist
“My interest in the history of the earth as well as in the related transfer of knowledge motivated me to study geosciences, and for some years now also to work as a guide at the Bletterbach. It is a great pleasure for me to visit this place so often, as it is so rich in geological and palaeontological history.”
Johannes Ruedl
GEOPARC guide
“I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge of different animals and plants you can find in South Tyrol with the GEOPARC’s visitors.”
Karin Hofer
GEOPARC guide
Lars Pizzini
GEOPARC guide
Southtirolean hiking guide
Member of the Alpine rescue Southtirol
Laura Gasser
GEOPARC guide
“The mountains offer us different experiences; the most beautiful is to share the beauty of nature with other people, like at the Bletterbach!”
Luisa Gallmetzer
GEOPARC guide
“Nature lover and GEOPARC guide for more than 15 years”
Markus Santoni
Guide GEOPARC
“Since my youth, the geology of our planet has fascinated me, and when the opportunity arose to become a GEOPARC guide at the Bletterbach, I gladly accepted it. It brings me great joy to share my enthusiasm for the beauty of the Bletterbach Gorge with our visitors and explain its geological features.”
Noah Calliari
GEOPARC guide
“Sharing moments of joy, triggered by the beauty of the landscape and its amazing formation history, with guests makes me happy.”
Othmar Teutsch
GEOPARC guide
As an enthusiastic hiker and great lover of nature, I am delighted to accompany other people through the GEOPARC Bletterbach Gorge to bring them closer to the fascinating insights into the earth’s past.
Paola Larger
GEOPARC guide
“Accompanying visitors within the GEOPARC is like opening an ancient book of stone together. The geology here tells stories that span millennia and helps us understand the landscape and our connection to nature. For me, guiding means sharing wonder, awareness, and respect for nature.”
Petra Schötzer
GEOPARC guide
Sibylle Matzneler
GEOPARC guide
“Experience the Bletterbach Gorge – guided through nature with heart and knowledge!”
Toni Stürz
GEOPARC guide
“The beauty of nature cannot be bought.
It belongs to the one who discovers it, who understands it and who also knows how to gratefully enjoy it.”
Valentina Lucchetta
GEOPARC guide
“Geology has always fascinated me, and thanks to GEOPARC Bletterbach I now have the opportunity to pass on this passion with great enthusiasm and curiosity to anyone who wants to venture into this beautiful landscape.”