Abstract
Abstract The geotourism potential of ten geosites, occurring within the Drawskie Lake District, north-western Poland, was evaluated to demonstrate the need for the establishment of a geopark named “Postglacial land of the Drawa and Dębnica rivers”. Each site was investigated in respect of its scientific (geological and geomorphological), educational, economic, conservation, and added values. It has been found that two geosites, being also cultural heritage sites (Drahim Castle and Pottery Settlement in Sikory), have the greatest geotourism potential. Different aspects of inanimate nature are promoted in both geosites. Thanks to the existence of such objects there is a good chance for the successful development of geotourism, which is a tool for the sustainable socio-economic development of the region.
Highlights
Relief of the Middle Pomerania region, in north-western Poland, is characterized by high geodiversity
Thanks to the existence of such objects there is a good chance for the successful development of geotourism, which is a tool for the sustainable socio-economic development of the region
Taking into account similar examples known from foreign literature, we think that there is a high probability that the geosites described in this paper, due to their scientific and educational potential as well as aesthetic value, can become a tourist attraction, which will favour the development of geotourism, and the sustainable socio-economic development of the districts in which they are located
Summary
Relief of the Middle Pomerania region, in north-western Poland, is characterized by high geodiversity. Most objects of inanimate nature have been formed by the Scandinavian ice sheet during its last stay in the discussed region, and by meltwater flowing from the ice-sheet front. Some objects are waiting to be subjected to the conservator’s supervision and put on the list of natural heritage objects of national importance, i.e. geoparks. For this purpose, the special objects of inanimate nature, called geosites, have to be subjected to inventory and evaluation procedures. Based on the results of these procedures, it will be established the network of geosites connected by educational paths and geotourist trails. Scientific, and tourist functions, such a network can become a tourist attraction and will favour the sustainable social and economic development of districts
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