3 territorial visitation situations
Open Routes
Open routes are long visitor routes such as hiking trails, cycling paths, or thematic routes that connect several places and attractions in a geopark region. Visitor monitoring in this case focuses on understanding how people move along these routes, when the busiest periods occur, and which sections are used the most. The aim is to support better visitor distribution, maintain infrastructure, and help manage tourism in a sustainable way.
Hot Spots
Hot spots are specific places with very high visitor numbers, such as viewpoints, caves, visitor centres, or popular natural sites. Monitoring in these places focuses on counting visitors, identifying busy periods, and understanding possible impacts on the site. The goal is to manage visitor flows, reduce overcrowding, and protect sensitive locations while maintaining a good visitor experience.
Larger Territories
Larger territories are wide geopark areas with many different attractions, landscapes, and settlements spread across the region. Visitor monitoring here focuses on understanding where visitors go, how they move across the region, and where higher visitor pressure may appear. The collected data helps improve regional planning, support local communities, and protect natural and cultural heritage.
