Geospatial Tool Development for the Management of Historical Hiking Trails—The Case of the Holy Site of Meteora

A geospatial tool has been developed to manage historical hiking trails, combining authoritative and crowdsourced data for sustainable preservation. This methodology, tested at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora, integrates professional surveys with multimedia documentation into a relational database using ArcGIS Pro. The tool features advanced functionalities such as pop-ups, dynamic trail profiles, and multimedia information, while also supporting continuous feedback and efficiency monitoring. It aims to address overcrowding and ensure the long-term sustainability of this globally significant site, with potential for broader application across Greece's historic trail network.

Potsiou, C., Ioannidis, C., Soile, S., Boutsi, A.-M., Chliverou, R., Apostolopoulos, K., Gkeli, M., & Bourexis, F. (2023). Geospatial Tool Development for the Management of Historical Hiking Trails—The Case of the Holy Site of Meteora. Land, 12(8), 1530. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12081530