South Tyrolean mountains - the monti pallidi, idyll that seems almost unreal

The “monti pallidi”, pale mountains, as the Dolomites are called because of their dolomite rock, shimmer in a light that makes the mountains seem almost unreal. The Dolomites were recognized as an official UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 due to their special beauty and geology, which allows a glimpse into various phases of the earth's history. The abrupt change between rugged cliffs and gentle alpine pastures is particularly characteristic of this mountain group.