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NPHT: A Journey into the Tauern Window - Guided Tour of the Hochfeld Show Mine
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from 5,00€
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Gerlosstraße 18, 5730 Mittersill
Starting from the Schütthof Inn (Sulzau), we will independently walk at a leisurely hiking pace along the Geo Educational Trail (approximately 1.5 hours) to the entrance of the show mine. Along the way, you will encounter several informative display boards as well as rewarding viewpoints that offer a magnificent view of the Untersulzbach Waterfall. At the mine, the actual guided tour begins.
Since the early 1990s, a lot of work has been invested to transform the old mine into a fascinating experience exhibition. This underground attraction provides exciting insights into alpine geology and the history of the national park. The show mine – a true rarity in the Hohe Tauern – is made accessible to visitors through guided tours, which provide vivid explanations. For example, the cover structure of the Tauern window and geological rock exposures can be understood in an impressive way.
After about two hours of guided tour, the return journey is again undertaken independently to the starting point. Difficulty: Mine tour through partially narrow passages and over steep wooden stairs. Easy access via a well-maintained hiking trail (Geo Educational Trail).
Equipment: Sports or light trekking shoes, rain and sun protection, appropriate clothing and a change of clothes, a backpack with drinks and snacks; Please note that cooler temperatures prevail in the mine!
Costs: 10 euros for adults, 5 euros for children;
Dogs: Bringing dogs into the mine is not permitted!
Meeting point: every Monday to Friday (from July 13, 2026, to September 11, 2026) at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the Hochfeld Mine (independent access)
Travel: The local community of Neukirchen is also easily accessible by public transport. Drop-off points: Neukirchen Dürnbach (bus) for access via the Geo Educational Trail. For those traveling by car to Neukirchen/Sulzau, please use the parking lot at the Schütthof Inn.
Duration: approx. 2 hours (mine tour only)
Distance: approx. 1.2 kilometers, approx. 40 meters elevation gain for the mine tour, approx. 5.0 kilometers, 200 meters elevation gain (Geo Educational Trail round trip)
Registration: A prior registration is absolutely necessary for visiting the Hochfeld show mine. Please register at npht.at/touren.
Minimum age: 10 years!
Attention! On Monday afternoons and Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, travel with the eLiner (€5 surcharge, registration required!) is possible.
Since the early 1990s, a lot of work has been invested to transform the old mine into a fascinating experience exhibition. This underground attraction provides exciting insights into alpine geology and the history of the national park. The show mine – a true rarity in the Hohe Tauern – is made accessible to visitors through guided tours, which provide vivid explanations. For example, the cover structure of the Tauern window and geological rock exposures can be understood in an impressive way.
After about two hours of guided tour, the return journey is again undertaken independently to the starting point. Difficulty: Mine tour through partially narrow passages and over steep wooden stairs. Easy access via a well-maintained hiking trail (Geo Educational Trail).
Equipment: Sports or light trekking shoes, rain and sun protection, appropriate clothing and a change of clothes, a backpack with drinks and snacks; Please note that cooler temperatures prevail in the mine!
Costs: 10 euros for adults, 5 euros for children;
Dogs: Bringing dogs into the mine is not permitted!
Meeting point: every Monday to Friday (from July 13, 2026, to September 11, 2026) at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the Hochfeld Mine (independent access)
Travel: The local community of Neukirchen is also easily accessible by public transport. Drop-off points: Neukirchen Dürnbach (bus) for access via the Geo Educational Trail. For those traveling by car to Neukirchen/Sulzau, please use the parking lot at the Schütthof Inn.
Duration: approx. 2 hours (mine tour only)
Distance: approx. 1.2 kilometers, approx. 40 meters elevation gain for the mine tour, approx. 5.0 kilometers, 200 meters elevation gain (Geo Educational Trail round trip)
Registration: A prior registration is absolutely necessary for visiting the Hochfeld show mine. Please register at npht.at/touren.
Minimum age: 10 years!
Attention! On Monday afternoons and Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, travel with the eLiner (€5 surcharge, registration required!) is possible.
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