Geotourist maps of the Sudetic Geostrada Trail as a new form of popularization of geotourism in the Sudety Mts.

Abstract

The aim of the paper is the presentation of Geological- tourist maps of the Sudetic Geostrada Trail, which were prepared during the development of the project: “The Sudetic Geostrada – geological and landscape studies heritage with an inventory of the objects of abiotic nature” (2008–2011). The main aim of the project was to popularize the geological-mining heritage and abiotic nature of the Sudety Mts. The maps are synthetic, multi-sheet, cartographic development prepared in three versions: a geotourist map of the Sudetic Geostrada Trail at a 1 : 25 000 scale (on a base geological map), a geological and mining heritage map of the Sudetic Geostrada Trail, on a base topographic map at a 1 : 25 000 scale and Geosites localization maps at a 1 : 10 000 scale. The main thematic layers of the maps present the most important and attractive geosites, protected objects of biotic nature, objects of infrastructure and tourist attractions. Main recipients of these maps can be tourists and local governments. The maps may become important tools in popularizing and promoting geotourism in the Sudety Mts.