Integration of geodata (hiking trails & routes): A unified geodataset based on the official geodata from Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino will be created in the Euregio. At the end of the project, this cross-border dataset of hiking trails and routes in the Euregio will be made publicly available.
Software development: The integration of the geodata is carried out using a dynamically automated, GIS-based software solution. Multilingual preparation and continuous updating are central requirements. The solution is currently being developed by the GIS company MovingLayers and is expected to be available by the end of the project.
GIS modeling – “exposure map”: The exposure map shows what consequences along a hiking or mountain trail are to be expected if a fall from the path should occur. The map was calculated using geoinformation (GIS) methods for the entire Euregio Tyrol – South Tyrol – Trentino. It shows exposure in four classes, whereby the transitions are to be understood as gradual. Potential immediate fall areas are additionally represented using a pink signature. The exposure map serves as support for tour planning and was evaluated in the field. More information about the exposure map and about the planned publication of the map can be found on the homepage of the exposure map.
Integration and provision of the data via the Open Data Hub platform of the NOI: The static and dynamic data relevant to the project are integrated together with other relevant datasets via the digital interfaces (API) of the Open Data Hub and made available to third parties. The data can also be used directly via modern web-components, which are accessible through the Web Components Store, to enable easier and faster integration into existing websites.
Case studies: Two case studies are currently running – one along the E5 long-distance hiking trail in the Euregio and one in Val di Fassa. The objectives include, among other things, the extended recording of trail characteristics, the digitization of new trails, the improvement of information dissemination in case of trail closures, as well as the collection of trail usage frequency.
Comparison between classification systems: LO.LA Peak Solutions has developed an initial concept for comparing between different trail classification systems (e.g., SAT, Tyrolean system). Based on technical difficulty, consequences (exposure), and natural hazards, values are collected that enable comparison between different systems. This method can be transferred to other regions after DIGIWAY.
Stakeholder involvement: We aim to actively involve as many stakeholders as possible, promote exchange, and ensure that the solutions developed are practical and widely applicable.
