Abstract
Kayen District, Pati Regency is a karst morphology area composed of karstified limestone with geotourism potential, established as Karst Landscape Area. As basis for infrastructure development in geotourism area, a database of geosites need to be built to make sure it is available for government and public. The method used is field observation, interviews and SWOT analysis. Morphology of this area is divided into conical karst hills and the karst alluvium plains. The lithology of the research area are reef limestone, clastic limestone, and alluvial deposit. Inventory managed to identify potential geosites such as hills, cliffs, caves, and springs; five existing geosites have been developed and six locations are new geosite recommendations. From the SWOT analysis, it is known that this location has the strength that is the uniqueness of morphology from karstification results, the weakness is geotourism concept is still not yet understood by local residents, the opportunity is the minister's decision regarding the Sukolilo Karst Landscape Area and the threat is lack of geological protection at the research site. The geotourism and geotrack map will serve as geospatial information and further recommendation for government to prioritize the infrastructure development in this area.
Highlights
Geodiversity is considered as an important heritage and must be preserved for its history of lives
Database and information related to geosites inventory have been done by geological mapping, interviews, and SWOT analysis have been done
The geomorphology of the study area consists of conical karst hills and alluvial karst plains
Summary
Geodiversity is considered as an important heritage and must be preserved for its history of lives. As a part of core elements in World Heritage aside from biodiversity, many worldwide national parks are situated within a certain geological condition. New opportunities in geotourism are motivated by connecting geological sites with natural and cultural elements [1, 2]. Geotourism as an alternative form in the field of tourism that can be an attraction for the appreciation of the objects of earth and its environment. Several activities can be done such as geosite sightseeing, geosport, geostudy, geoconservation, geofestival, health and wellness geotourism. Geosite is a site that has geological meaning and importance of landforms, rock outcrops, fossils, minerals and other things related to geological phenomena [3]. Geotourism can focus on cultural and historical aspects such as archaeological site, ex-mining site, or ancient buildings in particular geosite
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
