摘要：South Africa’s geomorphological diversity offers spectacular landscapes
recognized for their ecological and cultural/archaeological associations, making the
landscapes important sites for geoheritage and geotourism activities. Evaluation of
value types in geomorphosites has gained in popularity in geomorphological heritage
research. This study aims to apply a comprehensive methodology for South Africa using
several guidelines for geomorphosite assessment. Methodological procedures focusing
on geomorphosite specificities were used with numerical assessment for fifteen
geomorphosites. The approach integrated qualitative and quantitative procedures for
the inventory and quantification of geomorphosites of South Africa. Using a modified
criterion, geosite assessments and inventories of the Panorama Route were achieved
focusing on specific attributes of the locality. Fifteen geomorphosites were studied
and four geomorphosite obtained high scores in Geomorphological Value (GmV) and
Management Value (MgV) and consequently high score in Total Value (TV) and
Ranking Value (Rk). The results for each indicator are used for ranking and
comparison between sites with the interpretation of the results used for supporting
site management decisions. The assessment of the geomorphosites along the
Panorama Route demonstrates the potential of this type of methodology has for the
understanding of geomorphosites and tourism in the province.
