Ranger in the Oberland: Positive turn in visitor steering!

Ranger in the Oberland: Positive turn in visitor steering!

In the district of Miesbach, there is gratifying news when it comes to visitor steering in breathtaking nature. Since 2021, over 20 rangers have been deployed, which optimally look after the guests under the roof of the Oberland (reo) regional development. As Merkur reports, which also show two employees of the district office Miesbach, a positive development in the behavior The visitor. More and more guests are becoming sensitive to the environment and better inform themselves before their excursions, especially after the reissue of wildlife protection areas at Spitzing.

It is also particularly gratifying that the conversations with the visitors raise fewer problems regarding the handling of dogs in the mountains. This shows that the rangers' educational work works. Overall, the team has around 15,000 discussions each season and can ensure that nature is protected as best as possible. The vast majority of feedback - over 90 percent - is positive. The guests appreciate the information on nature conservation, cover and security while exploring the beautiful hiking and cycling routes of the district.

visitor numbers stable, pressure remains high

With around eight million day guests annually, who are not all in the mountains in the mountains, it can be seen that the pressure on the sensitive ecosystems remains high. The past few years have brought a decline in visitor numbers compared to pandemic, but this does not mean that the challenges in visitor steering are lower. Tourism and environmental actors continue to rely on positive information instead of bans to promote sustainable tourism.

at a time when domestic tourism is booming, sustainable visitor steering is more important than ever. The tourismists from the region are required to develop creative solutions in order to reduce the pressure to use. So Naturfreunde that various models and concepts for sustainable tourism were discussed during their specialist conference. Managing directors and experts gave a lecture on challenges and solutions based on well -founded visitor management.

responsibly in nature

The Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that tourism always has an impact on the environment and society. It is all the more important to put sustainability at the center of future developments. The dimensions of the environment, social and economy must be taken into account in order to promote responsible use of nature. The theme paper to sustainability in tourism shows examples and control instruments to successfully manage the big and small challenges.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that the rangers can be active again from August in order to not only bring the guests closer to the guests, but also to raise awareness of the protection of the environment. It is truly a common task to preserve the treasures of nature and maintain for future generations.