Mycology in the mine
11th July
Special guided tour with Claudio Rossi and Armin Torggler
This special guided tour leads into the innermost sections of the Poschhaus gallery and to the ore vein of the Schneeberg mine, where mysterious fungi and other remarkable life forms in the complete darkness underground take centre stage. In cooperation with the South Tyrol Museum of Nature, participants will gain fascinating insights into the world of mycology in the mine and learn about the conditions that allow the fungi to develop in the damp, dark environment. One meeting point is in Ridnaun, from where a bus will take the group to the Poschhaus gallery; a second group will start from the bridge "Schneeberger Brücke" in Passeier and enter through the Karl gallery.
This special guided tour leads into the innermost sections of the Poschhaus gallery and to the ore vein of the Schneeberg mine, where mysterious fungi and other remarkable life forms in the complete darkness underground take centre stage. In cooperation with the South Tyrol Museum of Nature, participants will gain fascinating insights into the world of mycology in the mine and learn about the conditions that allow the fungi to develop in the damp, dark environment. One meeting point is in Ridnaun, from where a bus will take the group to the Poschhaus gallery; a second group will start from the bridge "Schneeberger Brücke" in Passeier and enter through the Karl gallery.
The experts
Claudio Rossi
Claudio Rossi is a teacher at the IPC secondary school in Bruneck/Brunico and works with the Italian-language School Authority in the field of environmental education. He is the scientific director of the AMB Mycological Group in Bolzano/Bozen, a board member of the European Cortinarius Association (JEC), and a member of the Austrian and German mycological societies.
For many years, he has also worked as a trainer for mycologists in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Health Service. He began studying fungi in 1976 and has been a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Associazione Micologica Bresadola since 1978.
For many years, he has also worked as a trainer for mycologists in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Health Service. He began studying fungi in 1976 and has been a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Associazione Micologica Bresadola since 1978.
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Armin Torggler
Armin Torggler, born in 1975, is a historian and archaeologist specialising in the cultural and mining history of the Alpine region. After studying in Innsbruck, he completed his PhD in medieval history. Following many years at Runkelstein Castle and with the Bolzano Castles Foundation, most recently as scientific director, he has been working since 2018 as scientific curator at the South Tyrol Museum of Mining. In this role, he is responsible for research projects, exhibitions, and the ongoing development of the museum’s sites.
Important information for Passeier:
11 July
Beginning of the tour at 10 am, return to Moos in Passeier around 5 pm.
Beginning of the tour at 10 am, return to Moos in Passeier around 5 pm.
Meeting point: "Schneeberger Brücke" bus stop, Moos in Passeier.
Alpine terrain. Altitude difference: 500m
Our guides will accompany you on the hike to the Karl gallery and through the gallery as far as the ore vein. The guided tour with the experts begins there.
Our guides will accompany you on the hike to the Karl gallery and through the gallery as far as the ore vein. The guided tour with the experts begins there.
The tour is not suitable for: children under 6 years (minimum height: 120cm), persons with claustrophobia, persons with mold allergies.
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
Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended (temperature in gallery 8°C). The equipment for the excursion in the galleries (helmet, raincoat, boots) is provided by the museum.
Important information for Ridnaun:
11 July
Beginning of the tour at 11 am, return to Moos in Passeier around 2.30 pm.
Beginning of the tour at 11 am, return to Moos in Passeier around 2.30 pm.
Meeting point: Ridnaun location of the South Tyrol Mining Museum, Maiern, Ridnaun
Our guides will take you by shuttle bus to the Poschhaus gallery and then accompany you on the mine train into the gallery as far as the ore vein. The guided tour with the experts begins there.
The tour is not suitable for: children under 6 years (minimum height: 120cm), persons with claustrophobia, persons with mold allergies.
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
Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended (temperature in gallery 8°C). The equipment for the excursion in the galleries (helmet, raincoat, boots) is provided by the museum.
Prices
Please bring the money in cash to the meeting point.
| Mycology in the mine | |
|---|---|
| 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€ |
