St. Nikolaus Tunnel
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 40 out of 41 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rieserferner-Ahrn - Parco Naturale Vedrette di Ries-Aurina
Location: Prettau - Predoi, South Tyrol, Italy
Best Hikes to St. Nikolaus Tunnel
- Easy
4.0
(1)
4
St. Nikolaus Tunnel – St. Rebecca Mine Tunnel loop from Predoi00:48
2.56km
90m
Intermediate5.0
(7)
22
Rüt Waterfall (Cascata Rüt) – Röttalbach Waterfall loop from Predoi03:54
10.4km
610m
Expert4.9
(185)
1,007
Lenkjöchl Hut – High plateau in the Windtal valley below the Lenkjöchl. loop from Predoi05:58
16.2km
1,010m
Tips
St. Nicholas tunnelThe St. Nicholas tunnel was approached in 1611 in order to drive under the ores of the upper tunnel. Because of the hard rock, the flooding and the dangerous work, the miners made very slow progress. Only after 87 years of driving with mallets and irons did they reach the ore deposit 1000 meters down the mountain. A large wall was built above the mouth of the tunnel to protect against avalanches.The ore-bearing rock that was crushed into sand in the stamp mills was sieved and then separated on the so-called washing hearths. In the process, the lighter "deaf" sand was swept away by the water, leaving the heavier ore behind.
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Location: Prettau - Predoi, South Tyrol, Italy
Best Hikes to St. Nikolaus Tunnel
- Easy
4.0
(1)
4
St. Nikolaus Tunnel – St. Rebecca Mine Tunnel loop from Predoi00:48
2.56km
90m
Intermediate5.0
(7)
22
Rüt Waterfall (Cascata Rüt) – Röttalbach Waterfall loop from Predoi03:54
10.4km
610m
Expert4.9
(185)
1,007
Lenkjöchl Hut – High plateau in the Windtal valley below the Lenkjöchl. loop from Predoi05:58
16.2km
1,010m
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