Beneath the surface - the geology of the Schneeberg
22nd August
Special guided tour with Volkmar Mair
This special guided tour is dedicated to the geology of Schneeberg and shows how closely the history of mining is linked to the natural conditions of the mountain. On site, rocks, ore deposits and geological structures will be examined and explained in an accessible way. Participants will learn how the ore deposits formed, how they can be recognised in the landscape and why Schneeberg was an important mining site for centuries.
This special guided tour is dedicated to the geology of Schneeberg and shows how closely the history of mining is linked to the natural conditions of the mountain. On site, rocks, ore deposits and geological structures will be examined and explained in an accessible way. Participants will learn how the ore deposits formed, how they can be recognised in the landscape and why Schneeberg was an important mining site for centuries.
The expert
Volkmar Mair
Volkmar Mair is a geologist and has been Director of the Office for Geology and Materials Testing in South Tyrol since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for the administrative, organisational and scientific management of the office, as well as for key areas such as geological mapping and hydrogeological hazard zone planning.
Before that, he worked for many years as a researcher and expert in this field, leading projects on hazard mapping and international research collaborations, among other activities. His career began at the University of Innsbruck, where he was active in research and teaching in the fields of mineralogy, petrography and geology.
In addition to his work for the provincial administration, Mair was a contract lecturer at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano from 2018 to 2023, focusing on the management of hydrogeological risks in mountain regions.
Before that, he worked for many years as a researcher and expert in this field, leading projects on hazard mapping and international research collaborations, among other activities. His career began at the University of Innsbruck, where he was active in research and teaching in the fields of mineralogy, petrography and geology.
In addition to his work for the provincial administration, Mair was a contract lecturer at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano from 2018 to 2023, focusing on the management of hydrogeological risks in mountain regions.
Important information:
22 august
Beginning of the tour at 10 am, duration approx. 5h (including lunch break at the Refuge Schneeberg)
Beginning of the tour at 10 am, duration approx. 5h (including lunch break at the Refuge Schneeberg)
Meeting point: Schönau on the Timmelsjoch road, Moos in Passeier
From there, our guides will take you by minibus to the Gostalm, where the guided walking tour starts.
Alpine terrain. Altitude difference: 700m
Reservation is necessary.
Info and reservation via mail at ridnaun@bergbaumuseum.it or via phone at +39 347 5990251
Info and reservation via mail at ridnaun@bergbaumuseum.it or via phone at +39 347 5990251
We recommend hiking gear and robust shoes as well as rain protection.
Prices
Please bring the money in cash to the meeting point.
| Beneath the surface | |
|---|---|
| Single ticket | 10,00€ |
| Senior ticket (persons >65 years) | 7,50€ |
| Student ticket (students, apprentices, civil servants >16 years and <27 years) | 7,50€ |
| Kids ticket (children, students >7 years and <16 years) | 5,00€ |
| Disabled people (incl. 1 accompanying person) | 7,50€ |
| Family ticket (2 parents with children <16 years) | 20,00€ |
| Family ticket mini (1 parent with children <16 years) | 10,00€ |
| Group ticket (from 12 people) | 7,50€ |
