Adventure mine Monteneve

Drives, mineworkers and veins of silver - explore the adventure mine at the head of Val Passiria!

The adventure mine Monteneve is located at the head of Val Passiria on 2,355 m asl. The former mine has been transformed into an adventure museum with minworker's village and a cosy refuge. It is considered to be the highest located mine all over Europe and provides an insight into the 800-year long history.
The origins of the mine are unknown, first documents date from 1237, according to legends, however, the origins of the mine date even back to earier times. Thousands of mineworkers made their living in this mine, being out for silver, plumb and tin ore. Today visitors and tourists embark on a journey in time when they come to the Monteneve mine, but in order to reach it they have to overcome a 2-hours' walk from the road to Passo del Rombo. However, despite of the long walk it is really worth to be visited!

From 1991 this museum has been open to the public and boasts a drive, an adventure and educational trail, rare minerals, silver coins, ancient tools and miner's lamps as well as many a rarity. Visitors can choose from a short 2-hours' tour and a long and detailled day tour. Equipped with helmet, boots and headlamp, they access the 130 km long mine with the mine train. Inside they travel back in time and discover more about miner's hard life.

Opening hours and curiosities:
> Approach: from the Road to Passo del Rombo in Val Passiria within a 2 or 2 ½ hours' walk (four different paths) or from Masseria in Val Ridanna within a 4 hour's walk.
> Opening times: June 15 - October 15
> Monteneve refuge: hot meals all the hours, some 100 places to sleep
> Short guided tour: Tuesdays - Sundays at 1 pm, 2 hours, booking required
> Detailled guided tour: Saturdays, booking required (2 days before), at least 10 people

Good luck!