REVIEWED LOCATION

Schaubergwerk Hochfeld — Guided Geology / No Collecting Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Historic copper show mine in the Hohe Tauern used for guided geology and mining interpretation. It is included as a viewing-only record so visitors do not mistake a famous mineral locality for an open collecting site.

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Important: Viewing only for this explorer: do not infer permission to collect from mine workings, dumps or surrounding National Park terrain.

What is here

historic copper mining and alpine geology

Materials / interest: Copper, Pyrite

Collecting and access

Guided underground geology/mining visit only; no recreational mineral collecting represented by this record

Use the published guided-tour access; hiking approach or approved local transport may be required.

Detailed status
viewing
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Required
Booking
Required
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no

Safety

Underground mine conditions require guided access, warm clothing and compliance with all operator instructions.

Seasonal / timing conditions

Guided summer program and group tours operate on published dates/arrangement; advance registration may be required.

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Next scheduled review: 2027-09-13.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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