Discover the new geoportal: digital treasures in the Zollernalbkreis

Discover the new geoportal: digital treasures in the Zollernalbkreis

geodata have become an integral part of our everyday life, often without us consciously perceiving it. Whether for navigating in the car or looking for a new restaurant via the smartphone - daily decisions are increasingly based on spatial information. A geoportal was set up in the Zollernalbkreis that takes up this trend and makes the geodata usable for the citizens.

The Geoportal ZAK offers a variety of functions that are suitable for both leisure activities and historical research. For example, if you want to plan the next bike tour, the portal ensures that you can easily find suitable tour suggestions, locations of e-bike charging stations, repair stations and bike parking systems. Another exciting part of the portal are the historical aerial photographs that go back to 1960. These make it possible to observe the development of the landscape over time.

water hazards and their meaning

A particularly important aspect of the geoportal is the flood hazard card. This provides crucial information about flooding areas and water depths for flood events. This is not only important for the safety of the residents, but also affects the construction planning and resource protection measures in the region.

In the course of digitization, the state of Baden-Württemberg has provided a large part of its geodata of the measurement administration for free use since June 2024. This project is known as an OpenGeodata and aims to promote the transparency and accessibility of geographic information. The newly introduced data in the Geoportal ZAK also include the border points with their coordinates, which enable more precise locations.

"However, the point coordinates are very different in their meaning," explains surveying engineer Alexander Weber. He indicates that the displayed points can be used as indications, but deviations from up to a decimeter are possible. For users who need the highest possible precision, it is advisable to find out more about border determination. More detailed information is available in the Geoportal and can also be obtained directly at the Office for Surveying and Fall News.

The Geoportal ZAK is easy to find - interested citizens can quickly call up the search term "Geoportal" on the homepage of the district office or directly on the platform. The use is uncomplicated, whether via computer, tablet or smartphone.

Such offers significantly improve the availability of geodata, and the application in everyday situations is significantly promoted. The hope is that more and more people will use this valuable information to better understand their surroundings and make informed decisions. In the age of digitization, the Geoportal Zak is a step in the right direction to make geodata accessible to everyone.