Visitor guidance

Visitor guidance in the Alpine region: The term visitor guidance refers to measures and strategies aimed at controlling and guiding visitor traffic in protected areas or other ecologically sensitive areas.

The aim is to minimize the negative impact of recreational use and at the same time enhance the experience of nature. The aim is to give visitors respectful access to nature.

Include visitor guidance measures:

• Protection of sensitive areas by providing a network of paths:

In the area of visitor management, suitable measures are taken to ensure that nature is not endangered by overuse or disturbance, e.g. by providing a network of paths. Cooperation with local authorities and other local stakeholders plays an important role here.

• Regulations:

In some areas, restrictions on access or the use of areas may also be necessary, for example through closures. In addition, compliance with the protection regulations of the respective protected areas is monitored.

• Promotion of sustainable tourism:

The lower nature conservation authority strives to shape nature tourism in such a way that it is in harmony with the goals of nature conservation. The lower nature conservation authority works closely with Tölzer Land Tourismus and has been running a joint campaign entitled "Nature conservation starts with you" since May 2021.
The campaign homepage with interesting information can be found under the following link:

https://www.dein-toelzer-land.de/

• Another component is the intensive cooperation with local nature conservation associations and other interest groups and state institutions in order to achieve the broadest possible impact.

• Another aspect of visitor management is raising awareness through information and education:

Visitors are made aware of the ecological features and rules in the area through information materials, signs, exhibitions, films, social media, press work, one-on-one discussions in the area, guided tours and digital offers.

The nature conservation rangers, the nature conservation wardens and the Alpine region management are all part of the Visitor Management Department in the Environment Division 35.