Passeiertal valley mining museum on the Schneeberg mountain.
This mining museum is located on the Passeiertal valley side of the Schneeberg massif. In addition to 150 km of galleries, some of which are still accessible, the mine contains the world’s longest underground railway conveyor system (27 km). In medieval times this was Tyrol’s most important lead and zinc mine and in 1486 during its golden era up to 1000 miners were employed there. In addition to the guided tours through the galleries and the museum, attractions include the miners’ village which is Europe’s highest permanent settlement at 2355 metres above sea level (7661 ft), the chapel and refuge. The Schneeberg is also a central intersection of Alpine hiking routes and an ideal starting point for high altitude excursions.