Geostop #37.1 - DWHG - The ancient lagoon

The heart of the Altipiano delle Pale di San Martino where we now stand is the fossil environment of what was the inner lagoon of the atoll; a shallow body of water protected by reefs. Find out more here.  / In 2009 the Dolomites were included in the World Heritage List thanks to their spectacular landscape and, most importantly, thanks to their geological history. The Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail is a 47-stage hike, but also a journey through a 300-million-year history. From the rock under our hiking boots, to the natural architecture populating the horizon, everything can become a clue to discover and decipher the processes that shaped the Dolomites.