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South Tyrol Museum of Mining
Racines, Eisack Valley & Wipp Valley
Description
Industrial plant in the high mountains A unique monument to industrial revolution The Ridnaun site is a unique monument to the industrial revolution. Here, 150 years ago, a state-of-the-art ore processing plant was created, with huge machines to break and crush the rock and ...

Industrial plant in the high mountains

A unique monument to industrial revolution

The Ridnaun site is a unique monument to the industrial revolution. Here, 150 years ago, a state-of-the-art ore processing plant was created, with huge machines to break and crush the rock and large flotation pools to convey the ores to the surface. Impressive braking inclines and horse tracks form part of what is the world’s largest above-ground conveyor, leading to the ore district high up in the mountains. The Poschhaus Gallery bores 6 km diagonally through the mountain into the Passeier Valley.

Approach

From Sterzing 16 km on the provincial road in the direction of the Ridnauntal valley until the end of the valley in Maiern.

Other detail

Prices

Museum grounds and permanent exhibition without guide: 3,00 €

Ridnaun compact – guided tour

  • Adults 10,00 €
  • Seniors > 65 years 7,00 €
  • Students <27 years 4,00 €
  • Family ticket with children <16 years 20,00 €

Mining Junior Ridnaun – guided tour for kids:

  • Children, students 7,00 €
  • Adults 10,00 €