Protection regulations

The SNP is one of the most protected areas in the Alps. Here, nature is in charge; visitors are able to witness the dynamic processes that lend this landscape its unique character. Please support us in our endeavours to minimise human interference.

The nature conservation regulations are based on the National Park federal law and are listed in detail in the ordinance.

The most important protection regulations:

• it is strictly forbidden to leave the marked paths as well as the resting areas marked with posts
• no littering
• no natural object may be picked or removed: animals, plants, sticks, stones, etc.
• Visiting the National Park is only permitted during the day. Daytime is defined as the time from the beginning of the so-called civil twilight in the morning until the end of the civil twilight in the evening. The same applies to overnight stays in vehicles alongside the Pass dal Fuorn (Ofenpass) road.
• Dogs are not allowed in the Park, not even on a lead.
• Bathing in lakes, pools, streams and rivers is not permitted.
• no camp fires
• No cycling or flying of any kind (e.g. drones) are permitted (see see Civil Office of Aviation website)
• Nature must be left undisturbed
• The National Park is closed in winter, entry is forbidden (Designated wildlife area).