New geotourism publications dedicated to the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark have been released: a geotourist map and a geotourist guidebook, developed at the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute (PGI-NRI).
The authors and co-authors of the publications are specialists associated with the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark, including staff members of the Holy Cross Branch of the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute. The publications were prepared in cooperation with and with the support of the Lower Silesian Branch of PGI-NRI and the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark.
The map and guidebook provide a comprehensive overview of the most valuable elements of the geological heritage of the Holy Cross Mountains and selected geosites located within the Geopark. They combine up-to-date geological knowledge with practical information useful for tourists, guides, educators, teachers and everyone interested in geology, geotourism and the natural and cultural heritage of the Holy Cross Mountains.
Geological heritage of the Holy Cross Mountains
The Geotourist Map of the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark and the accompanying guidebook offer an opportunity to discover the remarkable geological diversity of the region. They present selected geosites as well as geological processes and events that have shaped the present-day landscape of the Holy Cross Mountains over hundreds of millions of years.
The publications also highlight the close relationships between geology, landscape, history, culture and tourism development. They provide a valuable source of information for visitors planning to explore the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark and discover its most important geotourism attractions.
At present, both publications are available in Polish only. An English-language version is planned for the future.
Download the geotourist map and guidebook
The Geotourist Guidebook of the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark can be downloaded free of charge in electronic format from the PGI-NRI website:
https://www.pgi.gov.pl/oferta-inst/geoturystyka.html#przewodniki
The Geotourist Map of the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark is available at:
https://www.pgi.gov.pl/oferta-inst/geoturystyka.html#mapy
We encourage you to download the publications developed at PGI-NRI and discover the geological heritage of the Holy Cross Mountains and the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark.
