Sunday 15th June reopen the mine and the refuge Schneeberg
Those who love the mountains and the mysterious charm of mines, must not lose the fantastic excursion to the mine Schneeberg, between the Ridnauntal and Passeiertal near Meran.
The mine is the highest in Europe, and is 2355m above sea level. Near the mine you can visit also the refuge.
The mine has more than 800 years old and from it once were exstracted lead and zinc.
The activities of the mine ceased in 1967, in 1966 was transformed and restructured in order to be visited by fans and curious. The mine is composed of more than 130 kilometers of tunnels and shafts, partially open, and the longest rail in the world, more than 27 km.
At the disposal of visitors was created an exhibition space that show all aspects of life of the mine Schneeberg.
Even the nearby refuge was completely renovated in 1995 and can accommodate up to 100 people, both for eating and for overnighting.
The mine can be reached on foot through 4 different paths in about 2 hours from Timmelsjoch (Passeiertal), or in 4 hours from Masseria in Ridnauntal.
Do not miss the opportunity to explore a mysterious underground in a mine visit to Schneeberg!
For more information
Mining Museum SchneebergSt. Martin in Passeier
Tel. 0473-647045
http://www.bergbaumuseum.it
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