Nevelandia Park Live Cam

Geological Framework and Alpine Setting

Carved into the southern slopes of the Carnic Alps, Parco di Nevelandia in Sappada occupies a unique geological niche defined by ancient metamorphic schists, calcareous marbles, and dolomite ridges. This high-mountain environment—ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level—owes its dramatic relief to the Alpine orogeny, when tectonic collisions between the Adriatic microplate and the Eurasian plate uplifted the region into sharp peaks and steep valleys. The complex stratigraphy features multiple thrust faults and folding zones, providing geologists with a field laboratory of syn-orogenic deformation and karstification processes. Such terrain underpins the park’s varied ski slopes and snowshoe trails, creating diverse inclines and exposures that cater to both novice families and expert downhill skiers seeking technical challenges.