South Tyroleans sound the alarm: "On peak days, over 10,000 vehicles on mountain passes"

Mallorca was in a frenzy all last summer, the Greek islands groaned under the crowds, Venice charged an "entrance fee," and even the residents of the Dolomite villages are groaning under the mass tourism that has overwhelmed them since May 1st.

The South Tyrolean state parliament wants to put a stop to traffic noise on the Dolomite passes in the future. According to " Südtirolnews," the Green Party has introduced a resolution calling for an annual review of traffic volumes on the passes. "On peak days, over 10,000 vehicles travel on roads like the Sellajoch, the Karer Pass, or the Timmelsjoch," said a Green Party spokesperson. "The pollution is no longer tolerable." Noise and exhaust fumes not only endanger nature, but also affect locals and visitors.

They are calling for measures such as toll systems and access restrictions. The Greens also demand the creation of legal requirements for traffic control and traffic monitoring through radar systems and noise measurements. "The pressure to act is growing," the Greens say. The Dolomites are not an "open-air museum" and must be taken seriously.

The tax would be levied depending on the hotel category of the tourists. "Our proposal would be two euros per tourist per night," RAI quoted initiator Julia Weissteiner as saying. According to the initiative, tourists in luxury hotels would have to pay more, while guests in three-star hotels would have to pay less.

• The Dolomites consist mainly of dolomite rock, a special form of limestone named after the French mineralogist Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu.
• The Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. They have been recognized as worthy of protection due to their unique landscape, geological significance, and natural beauty.
• The Dolomites are a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, skiing, and mountain biking. They offer a variety of challenging routes and impressive panoramas that attract thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.
• The first ascents of the Dolomites took place in the 19th century. One of the most famous is the first ascent of Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites, by Paul Grohmann in 1864.
• The Dolomites region is also known for its rich cultural and historical diversity. It encompasses several language groups, including German, Italian, and Ladin.