{"id":1613,"date":"2024-04-17T16:45:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/?page_id=1613"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:07:17","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>News<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">09\/03\/2026<\/div><h3>Neue wissenschaftliche Publikation aus dem Geopark<\/h3><p>Eine Studie im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark untersuchte erstmals die Auswirkungen des historischen Kupferbergbaus auf die Grundwasserqualit\u00e4t. Zwischen J\u00e4nner und Juli 2024 wurden monatlich Proben aus Grubenwasserabfl\u00fcssen entnommen und mit Referenzgew\u00e4ssern verglichen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass das Grubenwasser zwar h\u00f6here Sulfat- und teilweise auch Spurenelementkonzentrationen aufweist, die pH-Werte jedoch im neutralen bis leicht alkalischen Bereich liegen. Dadurch bleibt die Konzentration potenziell sch\u00e4dlicher Schwermetalle gering. Isotopenanalysen best\u00e4tigen, dass erh\u00f6hte Sulfatwerte auf Sulfidoxidation infolge des Bergbaus zur\u00fcckzuf\u00fchren sind. Insgesamt zeigt die Studie, dass der historische Bergbau die Wasserzusammensetzung noch beeinflusst, jedoch aufgrund der karbonatreichen Gesteine keine Gefahr f\u00fcr eine Grundwasserkontamination besteht.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AJES2026_02_final.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-03-16-um-11.04.25.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">20\/11\/2025<\/div><h3>Vollversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h3><p>Am 20.11.2025 fand die Vollversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen in der Gemeinde in H\u00fcttau statt. Es wurden die Projekte und Veranstaltungen des Jahres 2025 pr\u00e4sentiert und die Veranstaltungsplanung f\u00fcr das Jahr 2026 vorgestellt.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6812-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">22\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Interaktive Landkarte &#8220;UNESCO in \u00d6sterreich&#8221;<\/h3><p>Eine neue interaktive Landkarte der UNESCO bildet alle UNESCO Institutionen, Schulen, Biosph\u00e4renparks und unter anderem auch die drei Geoparks in \u00d6sterreich ab. So wird ein \u00dcberblick gegeben, wo Aktivit\u00e4ten der UNESCO stattfinden und wo diese besucht werden k\u00f6nnen. Durch Filterfunktionen k\u00f6nnen die Bundesl\u00e4nder oder einzelne Bereiche ausgew\u00e4hlt werden.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.at\/map#theme=Geopark&region=Ganz%20\u00d6sterreich,Burgenland,K\u00e4rnten,Nieder\u00f6sterreich,Ober\u00f6sterreich,Salzburg,Steiermark,Tirol,Vorarlberg,Wien\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Muehlbach.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">16\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Besuch im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h3><p>Die Doktorandin Mo Wang von der Tongji Universit\u00e4t in Shanghai besuchte mit Horst Ibetsberger am 16. Oktober 2025 den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. Dabei standen Fragen der Bio- und Geodiversit\u00e4t im Vordergrund, und wie diese durch antropogene Einwirkung beeintr\u00e4chtigt wird. Im Zuge einer Exkursion wurden das Besucherzentrum und Fallbeispiele im Geopark angesehen.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251016_122501-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">16\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Geoparkstammtische 2025<\/h3><p>Vom 13.-16. Oktober 2025 fanden in den Geoparkgemeinden die Geoparkstammtische zum Thema &#8220;Vier geologische Spazierg\u00e4nge&#8221; statt. Dr. Gert Furtm\u00fcller pr\u00e4sentierte Spazierg\u00e4nge und Wanderungen f\u00fcr jedermann im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark und lud anschlie\u00dfend zur Diskussion ein.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6308-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Mitgliederexkursion ins Raurisertal<\/h3><p>Am 05. Oktober fand die j\u00e4hrlich stattfindende Mitgliederexkursion des Verein Erz der Alpen statt. Highlights der Exkursion waren unter anderem Besuche im Talmuseum in Rauris, den Besuch des Museums &#8220;Im Facettenreich&#8221; in W\u00f6rth und eine Wanderung mit geologischen Erl\u00e4uterungen durch Obmann Dr. Gert Furtm\u00fcller \u00fcber den Schuttkegel in Kolm Saigurn.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/d5e2c8b2-7937-47bd-a93e-352daf6fa524.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark im Radio Salzburg bei &#8220;Da bin i dahoam&#8221;<\/h3><p>Am 05.10.2025 gab es eine Ausstrahlung im Radio Salzburg \u00fcber den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. Berichtet wurde \u00fcber den Geopark, den Erzweg und die Geosites. Dr. Horst Ibetsberger und Sandra H\u00f6rmann gaben jeweils Interviews zu den Aktivit\u00e4ten im Geopark. Nachzuh\u00f6ren ist der Beitrag aktuell in der ORF-Mediathek.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6080-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">02\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Besuch vom japanischen Fernsehen im Geopark<\/h3><p>Anfang Oktober erstatteten Personen vom \u00f6ffentlich-rechtlichen Fernsehen Japans (NHK) dem Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark einen Besuch. In M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig wurde Film-Material f\u00fcr eine Dokumentationsreihe aufgenommen.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4d40fc7f-2e99-493a-baf5-02e84d004da9.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">25\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>Mitgliederabend des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h3><p>Am 25. September fand der zweite Mitgliederabend des Verein Erz der Alpen statt. Bei diesem Get-Together f\u00fcr alle Vereinsmitglieder wurde unter anderem \u00fcber den Hochk\u00f6niggletscher gesprochen. Auch ein Ausblick auf die Veranstaltungen im Jahre 2026 wurde von Obmann Gert Furtm\u00fcller gegeben. Danach gab es die M\u00f6glichkeit zum Austausch unter den Vereinsmitgliedern.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Brigitte Schl\u00f6gl<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ebab7264-9125-4f07-a860-1e6b95632864.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>Aktionstag f\u00fcr Schulen in den Schaubergwerken<\/h3><p>Am 17. September fand der Aktionstag f\u00fcr Schulen in den Schaubergwerken des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark statt. F\u00fcr die Wandertage am Beginn des Schulsemesters wurden Schulen eingeladen, die Schaubergwerke zu besichtigen. Es nahmen beispielsweise in St. Veit im Pongau vier Klassen teil, danke f\u00fcrs Dabei Sein!<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3998-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>&#8220;Tag der offenen Grabung&#8221; in M\u00fchlbach<\/h3><p>Von der Ruhr-Uni Bochum wurde ein &#8220;Tag der Offenen Grabung&#8221; am Hochkeil in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig veranstaltet. Dort durften Interessierte an kostenfreien F\u00fchrungen teilnehmen und erhielten Einblicke in aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse zur Montanarch\u00e4ologie der Region.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Silvia Wieser<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250906_144351-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">04\/07\/2025<\/div><h2>Erfolgreicher Abschluss des Praktikums von Jimi Wolff<\/h2><p>Im Februar 2025 startete Jimi Wolff sein Praktikum im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark im Zuge Seines Bachelorstudiums der Geoinformatik. Jimi leistete wertvolle Arbeit f\u00fcr den Geopark und brachte seine\u00a0Expertise in diverse Projekte ein. Wir bedanken uns herzlich f\u00fcr Deine tolle Arbeit im Geopark und w\u00fcnschen Dir alles Gute auf deinem weiteren Lebensweg.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4685-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/06\/2025<\/div><h2>Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;UNESCO &#8211; globale Ausrichtung und lokale Auswirkung. Berichte aus der Praxis von Mag. Martin Fritz<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am 17. Juni 2025 berichtete der Generalsekret\u00e4r der \u00d6sterreichischen UNESCO Kommission \u00fcber die einzelnen Programme der UNESCO. Der Vortrag fand auf Einladung von GeoComPass Salzburg (Partner des Erz der Alpen UGGp) an der Natur- u. Lebenswissenschaftlichen Fakult\u00e4t der Universit\u00e4t Salzburg statt. Themen wie das Weltkulturerbe der Stadt Salzburg sowie die Geoparks, Biosph\u00e4renparks, UNESCO Schulen und UNESCO Lehrst\u00fchle wurden angesprochen. Horst Ibetsberger f\u00fchrte im 2. Teil durch die globale Geoparklandschaft und stellte insbesondere den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark vor.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250617_195424-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">12\/06\/2025<\/div><h2>Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;Abenteuer Geologie &#8211; Zeitreise durch die Ostalpen&#8221; von Dr. Hans Egger<\/h2><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"703\">Am 12. Juni 2025 gab Dr. Hans Egger im Geopark einen spannenden Einblick in die Welt der Geologie. Unter dem Titel \u201eAbenteuer Geologie &#8211; Zeitreise durch die Ostalpen\u201c nahm er die Zuh\u00f6rerinnen und Zuh\u00f6rer mit auf eine Reise durch die Erdzeitalter. Besondere geologische Formationen aus den Ostalpen wurden von Dr. Egger in den geologischen Zeitstrahl eingeordnet und verst\u00e4ndlich erkl\u00e4rt. Dabei gelang es ihm, komplexe Zusammenh\u00e4nge anschaulich und nachvollziehbar darzustellen. Wir bedanken uns herzlich bei Dr. Egger f\u00fcr den informativen und faszinierenden Vortrag!<\/p><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"703\">Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4217-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">25\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>Museumswochenende 2025<\/h2><p>Im Zuge des Museumswochenendes wurde das Schaubergwerk Kupferzeche und das Museum &#8220;Erze, Gold und Minerale&#8221; in H\u00fcttau als Teil des Geoparks in den Fokus gestellt. Es wurden ganzt\u00e4gig F\u00fchrungen in der Kupferzeche angeboten, welche sehr gut besucht waren. Im Museum fand ganzt\u00e4gig eine Filmvorf\u00fchrung statt und das Highlight des Tages bildete eine F\u00fchrung durch das Museum von Rainer Mrazek, der Begr\u00fcnder des Museums.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_4124-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">11\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>ORF Aktivtag im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"601\">Der ORF-Aktivtag im Geopark bot den Gewinnern eine spannende Entdeckungsreise durch St. Veit im Pongau und Schwarzach . Gestartet wurde der Tag mit einer Begr\u00fc\u00dfung durch B\u00fcrgermeister Andreas Haitzer und Gert Furtm\u00fcller beim Salzleckertisch in Schwarzach. Im Anschluss ging es weiter zur Pfarriachsteinkapelle in St. Veit im Pongau.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"973\">Ein Highlight war die F\u00fchrung im historischen Schaubergwerk Sunnpau, das faszinierende Einblicke in den pr\u00e4historischen Kupferbergbau erm\u00f6glichte. Nach der Wanderung st\u00e4rkten sich die Teilnehmer beim Mittagessen im Metzgerwirt. Den Abschluss bildete eine informative F\u00fchrung im Seelackenmuseum, das regionale Geschichte und Geologie eindrucksvoll vermittelt.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1113\">Der Tag stand ganz im Zeichen von Geologie, Natur, Geschichte und regionaler Kultur \u2013 eine gelungene Verbindung von Bewegung, Bildung und Begegnung.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3975-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">08\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;Das Sonnblick Observatorium &#8211; Geschichte und Bedeutung&#8221; von Dr. Elke Ludewig<\/h2><p>Wie ver\u00e4ndert sich das Klima in unseren Bergen? Was erz\u00e4hlen uns Schnee, Eis und Luft in 3.106\u202fm H\u00f6he? Und warum ist das Sonnblick Observatorium seit \u00fcber 130 Jahren ein stiller Zeuge des Wandels?<\/p><p>Dr. Elke Ludewig f\u00fchrte uns am 08. Mai 2025 im Stadtsaal Bischofshofen durch die bewegte Geschichte und aktuelle Bedeutung des Sonnblick Observatoriums. Seit 1886 misst, beobachtet und dokumentiert man dort oben \u2013 und schafft damit Daten, die im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel unverzichtbar sind. Vielen Dank an Dr. Ludewig f\u00fcr die Einblicke in ihre Arbeit.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnblick.net\/de\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3930-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">10\/04\/2025<\/div><h2>Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;Energiewirtschaft und Steuerung der Kraftwerke in Zeiten der Energiewende&#8221; von Dipl. Ing. Martin Schrott<\/h2><p>Am 10.04.2025 fand der erste Vortrag im Jahr 2025 im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark im Stadtsaal in Bischofshofen statt. Hr. Dipl. Ing. Martin Schrott vom VERBUND pr\u00e4sentierte in einem spannen Vortrag die aktuellen Herausforderungen f\u00fcr die Energiewirtschaft un \u00d6sterreich. Vielen Dank f\u00fcr diese spannenden Einblicke.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/c054deac-970c-4363-bf69-a6977739737b.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">21\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>Jahr des Gletscherschutzes<\/h2><p>2025 ist das Internationale Jahr des Gletscherschutzes \u2013 ein Jahr im Zeichen der Wissenschaft und des Erhalts dieser einzigartigen Eislandschaften. Bereits am 21. M\u00e4rz findet der erste Weltgletschertag statt.<\/p><p>Gletscher sind nicht nur beeindruckende Naturph\u00e4nomene, sondern auch essenzielle Wasserspeicher, Klimazeugen und Schl\u00fcsselfaktoren f\u00fcr \u00d6kosysteme. Ihr weltweiter R\u00fcckgang hat tiefgreifende Auswirkungen \u2013 von der Wasserversorgung bis zum Meeresspiegelanstieg. Ein Beispiel ist der Hochk\u00f6niggletscher im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark, der einst das gr\u00f6\u00dfte Eisfeld der N\u00f6rdlichen Kalkalpen war und nun rapide schwindet. Prognosen gehen davon aus, dass er in den n\u00e4chsten 20 Jahren ganz verschwinden k\u00f6nnte.<\/p><p>Die UNESCO f\u00f6rdert wissenschaftliche Forschung und internationale Zusammenarbeit, um Strategien f\u00fcr den Schutz dieser sensiblen \u00d6kosysteme zu entwickeln. Mehr dazu auf der Website der \u00d6sterreichischen UNESCO-Kommission.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.at\/wissenschaft\/artikel\/article\/weltgletschertag-2025\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image004.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>Austauschtreffen mit Botschafterin Fr. Figl<\/h2><p>Anschlie\u00dfend an das EGN-CC Meeting in Paris fand ein Austauschtreffen mit der \u00f6sterreichischen UNESCO Botschafterin Frau Regina Figl statt. Wir bedanken uns herzlich f\u00fcr Ihre Zeit und Ihr Interesse an unserer Arbeit in den \u00f6sterreichischen Geoparks.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Austauschtreffen_Figl.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>EGN-CC Meeting in Paris 2025<\/h2><p>Am 5. und 6. M\u00e4rz 2025 durften wir, Sandra H\u00f6rmann und Horst Ibetsberger, an der 10 Jahresfeier des Geoscience und Geopark Programm der UNESCO in Paris teilnehmen. Gefeiert wurde das 10 j\u00e4hrige Bestehen der UNESCO Global Geoparks. Neben den Feierlichkeiten gab es Zeit zum Austausch mit anderen Geoparks, Workshops, Panel Talks und ein Nationenbuffet.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Korb\u00e9ly Barnab\u00e1s<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-03-06_Paris_EGN_CC_meeting_group_photo_02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">21\/11\/2024<\/div><h2>Vollversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h2><p>Am 21.11.2024 fand die Vollversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen im Metzgerwirt in St. Veit im Pongau statt. Es wurden die Projekte und Veranstaltungen des Jahres 2024 pr\u00e4sentiert und die Veranstaltungsplanung f\u00fcr das Jahr 2025 vorgestellt. Abschlie\u00dfend wurde der neue Vereinsvorstand gew\u00e4hlt. Vielen Dank an die ausgeschiedenen Vorstandsmitglieder Elisabeth Schindl, Erhard Plosky und Mark Strutzenberger f\u00fcr Ihre unerm\u00fcdliche Mitarbeit im Vorstand des Verein Erz der Alpen.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_1891-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/11\/2024<\/div><h2>Kooperation mit dem chinesischen Shiniuzhai Geopark<\/h2><p>Seit November 2024 besteht ein Kooperationsabkommen mit dem nationalen Shiniuzhai in China. Eine Delegation des chinesischen Geoparks mit Vertretern aus der Politik stattete den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark einen Besuch ab. Bei dem Treffen fand ein Austausch der beiden Geoaparks statt und es wurde eine Kooperationsvereinbarung unterzeichnet. Wir freuen uns auf einen anregenden Erfahrungsaustausch und eine gute Zusammenarbeit.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cb2329ff-38e6-4a19-9143-71d944bad1c8.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">19\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>10 Jahre Nationaler Geopark Porphyrland<\/h2><p>Horst Ibetsberger und Markus H\u00e4upl nahmen an den Feierlichkeiten &#8220;10 Jahre Nationaler Geopark Porphyrland&#8221; in R\u00f6cknitz \/ Sachsen teil. Der Geopark Porphyrland ist seit 2011 unser 2. Partner-Geopark in Deutschland, neben dem Inselsberg \/ Drei Gleichen UGGp in Th\u00fcringen. Zu den Feierlichkeiten wurde auch die multimediale Ausstellung zum Supervulkanismus im neu renovierten Nachbargeb\u00e4ude des Herrenhauses R\u00f6cknitz feierlich er\u00f6ffnet.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_74811.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>Geopark Stammtische 2024<\/h2><p>Im Oktober 2024 fanden die Geopark Stammtische zum Thema &#8220;Wasserversorgung im Geopark &#8211; Amoi z&#8217;wenig, amoi z&#8217;v\u00fc&#8221; in allen vier Geoparkgemeinden statt. Gert Furtm\u00fcller pr\u00e4sentierte den Besucherinnen und Besuchern spannende Einblicke rund ums Thema Wasser in den vier Gemeinden und lud im Anschluss zur Diskussion und zum Nachfragen ein. Vielen Dank an die Tourismusverb\u00e4nde und die Bergbau-und Museumsvereine f\u00fcr die Unterst\u00fctzung! In Zusammenarbeit mit der \u00d6sterreichischen UNESCO Kommission.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1483-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>Exkursion des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h2><p>Wir blicken zur\u00fcck auf die erste Mitgliederexkursion des Verein Erz der Alpen am 06.10.2024. Fr\u00fch morgens brachen wir in Bischofshofen auf in Richtung Pinzgau. Nach einem Besuch im Nationalparkmuseum in Mittersill am Vormittag, wurde die Gro\u00dfglockner Hochalpenstra\u00dfe freigegeben und wir konnten uns auf den Weg machen zum Ziel der Exkursion, der Kaiser-Franz-Josefs H\u00f6he. Begleitet wurde die Exkursion durch spannende geologische Erl\u00e4uterungen von Gert Furtm\u00fcller, dem Obmann des Verein Erz der Alpen und dem wiss. Leiter des Geoparks Horst Ibetsberger. Vielen Dank f\u00fcrs dabei sein!<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_5679-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">19\/09\/2024<\/div><h2>Erster Mitgliederabend des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h2><p>Am 19. September 2024 fand der erste Mitgliederabend des Verein Erz der Alpen im Besucherzentrum in Bischofshofen statt. Bei diesem Get-Together f\u00fcr alle Vereinsmitglieder wurde \u00fcber die aktuellen Projekte und die Pl\u00e4ne des Geoparks gesprochen. Auch ein Ausblick auf die Veranstaltungen im Jahre 2025 wurde von Obmann Gert Furtm\u00fcller gegeben.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1228-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">31\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Erfahrungsbericht vom Praktikum im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p>As an Erasmus Mundus student in the DYCLAM+ program (Dynamics of Cultural Landscapes, Heritage, Memory, and Conflictualities), with a strong passion for natural heritage, I had the opportunity to complete a forty-day internship at the <i>Erz der Alpen <\/i>UNESCO Global Geopark in Austria.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>During my internship, I focused on documenting the cultural and natural heritage of the Geopark using digital media. My primary goal was to create photos and videos that could showcase the Geopark\u2019s rich diversity across various social media platforms. To achieve this, I explored on foot the four picturesque villages within the Geopark; H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig, and St. Veit im Pongau along with their surrounding areas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>From my personal experience, I can confidently say that the natural beauty of the Geopark surpassed all expectations. Its breathtaking mountain scenery with tall peaks, green valleys, unique rock formations, and historic mining sites offered unparalleled inspiration. The Geopark Team and the local community played a vital role in enhancing my understanding of the region, which in turn made my work both smooth and enjoyable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shubham Kumar<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Erasmus Mundus DYCLAM+ 2022-24<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1148-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">31\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Erfolgreicher Abschluss des Praktikums von Shubham Kumar<\/h2><p>Mitte Juli 2024 begann Shubham Kumar sein Praktikum im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. Shubham brachte seine Expertise in diverse Projekte des Geoparks ein und berichtete \u00fcber seine Erfahrungen in einem Vortrag \u00fcber die &#8220;Majestic Himalayas&#8221; im Besucherzentrum. Wir w\u00fcnschen Dir alles Gute f\u00fcr Deinen weiteren Lebensweg und bedanken uns herzlich f\u00fcr Deine Unterst\u00fctzung im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark!<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1147-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">30\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Austauschtreffen im Sobrarbe-Pyren\u00e4en UGGp<\/h2><p>Ende August \/ Anfang September besuchte Horst Ibetsberger den Sobrarbe-Pyren\u00e4en UGGp in Spanien \/ Provinz Aragon. Gemeinsam mit dem spanischen Geopark Geologen \u00c1nchel Belmonte Ribas und Karen-Louise Smidth vom Vestjylland UGGp aus D\u00e4nemark wurden das Besucherzentrum in Ainsa sowie bedeutende Geotope besichtigt. Zudem wurden geoparkspezifische Themen, wie z.B. regenerativer Tourismus in sensiblen Hochgebirgsregionen diskutiert.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240901_112620-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">22\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;Majestic Himalayas &#8211; Geographical and Cultural Perspective of the Transhimalayas&#8221; von Shubham Kumar<\/h2><p>Letzte Woche fand ein spannender Vortrag \u00fcber die majest\u00e4tischen Transhimalayas im Besucherzentrum des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geoparks statt. Shubham Kumar macht aktuell ein Praktikum im Geopark und gab einen Einblick \u00fcber die Geografie und die Kultur dieses Gebiets. Vielen Dank f\u00fcr die interessanten Einblicke!<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1148-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Besuch vom Vestjylland UGGp<\/h2><p>Ende Juli stattete Karen-Louise Smidth von unserem Partnergeopark in D\u00e4nemark den Erz der Alpen UGGp einen mehrt\u00e4gigen Besuch ab. Dabei wurde das Besucherzentrum angesehen, der Wasserfall Trail begangen sowie das geologische Alpenpanorama und die Bergzerreissung am Hochgr\u00fcndeck studiert und auch das Schaubergwerk in Larzenbach \/ H\u00fcttau befahren. Infolge dessen wurden m\u00f6gliche zuk\u00fcnftige Kooperationsm\u00f6glichkeiten sondiert.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240725_130518-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">01\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Erfahrungsbericht Praktikum im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello, I\u2019m Os, a geologist from the Philippines!<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My favorite thing about being a geologist is the ability to have a deeper appreciation for the natural world, thanks in part to our understanding of their origins! This love for the Earth, and my passion to share it to others is what led me to pursue a Master\u2019s degree in Geoheritage, with a focus on education and science communication.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between February to May 2024, I had the amazing opportunity to intern at the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. I helped the team design a pilot informal educational program that centered on different Earth science topics like Earth systems and climate change. My internship involved a lot of hiking to learn about the area\u2019s geology, and exposures to local culture, because we believed that our educational workshops will only be effective if we can contextualize scientific concepts, and highlight the connections between culture, nature, and geology! Although I was not able to conduct the workshops myself (unfortunately, I do not speak German), I hope that my work was a great help to the team, and that it could serve as a foundation or framework for future educational endeavors.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had a truly wonderful time in Bischofshofen, and will not forget the few months that I spent there! I learned a lot\u2014from the area\u2019s complex geology, to cultural practices and traditions that were different from mine, but wonderful nonetheless! Lastly, I had the opportunity to work with extraordinary people who greatly helped me along the way, and without them, this internship would not have been possible.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1737-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">01\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Erfolgreicher Abschluss des Praktikums von Os Muyco<\/h2><p>Im Februar 2024 startete Camille &#8220;Os&#8221; Muyco ihr Praktikum im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark im Zuge Ihres Masterstudiums der Geologie. Os leistete wertvolle Arbeit f\u00fcr den Geopark und brachte ihre Expertise in diverse Projekte ein. Wir bedanken uns herzlich f\u00fcr Deine tolle Arbeit im Geopark und w\u00fcnschen Dir alles Gute auf deinem weiteren Lebensweg.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/535b833d-9a13-4f09-a62b-d31f91000cc7.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">08\/06\/2024<\/div><h2>Er\u00f6ffnungsfeier des Erzweges in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig<\/h2><p>Am 08. Juni 2024 fand die offizielle Er\u00f6ffnung des Erzweges rund um das Knappenheim in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig statt. Erhard Plosky, Obmann des Bergbauvereins M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig und Gert Furtm\u00fcller, Obmann es Verein Erz der Alpen, pr\u00e4sentierten den Besucherinnen und Besuchern die neuen Geosites. Dar\u00fcber hinaus wurden Stollenf\u00fchrungen im Johannastollen, Vorf\u00fchrungen von Film-Rarit\u00e4ten und eine Schnitzeljagd f\u00fcr die jungen G\u00e4ste angeboten. Musikalisch umrahmt wurde die Veranstaltung durch die M\u00fchlbacher Hoizmusi und die Heubodenmusi.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0009-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">07\/06\/2024<\/div><h2>Vortrag der \u00f6sterreichischen Wissenschaftlerin des Jahres 2023 Dr. Andrea Fischer<\/h2><p>Die Wissenschaftlerin des Jahres 2023 PD Mag. Mag. Dr. Andrea Fischer war am 07. Juni 2024 zu Gast im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. Sie berichtete in ihrem \u00a0Vortrag mit dem Titel &#8220;Glaziologische Forschung am Beispiel \u00dcbergossene Alm&#8221; \u00fcber ihre faszinierende Forschung an den \u00f6sterreichischen Gletschern mit dem Fokus auf dem Gletscher am Hochk\u00f6nig.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_9987-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">27\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Vortrag \u00fcber die heimischen Gletscher von Dr. Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer-Eulenstein<\/h2><p>Wie es aktuell um unsere heimischen Gletscher steht und wie sich diese im letzten Jahrhundert entwickelt haben, davon berichtete MMag. Dr. Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer-Eulenstein bei seinem Vortrag zum Thema &#8220;Gletschermessungen in \u00d6sterreich seit 1891 mit Details zum Hochk\u00f6niggletscher sowie der Pasterze&#8221; \u00a0im Besucherzentrum in Bischofshofen. Er gab spannende Einblicke in aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse und es gab auch die M\u00f6glichkeit den Experten zum Ausblick \u00fcber die weitere Entwicklung der Gletscher zu befragen.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_9875-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">26\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Er\u00f6ffnungsfeier des Erzweges in Bischofshofen<\/h2><p>Am 26. Mai 2024 fand die offizielle Er\u00f6ffnung des Erzweges rund um das Besucherzentrum in Bischofshofen statt. Es gab ein umfassendes Programm f\u00fcr alle Besucherinnen und Besucher mit gef\u00fchrten Kurzwanderungen zum Gainfeldwasserfall, der Pr\u00e4sentation der Geosites und des Wanderplanes und auch ein buntes Kinderprogramm wurde angeboten. Die offiziellen Er\u00f6ffnung f\u00fchrten die beiden B\u00fcrgermeister der Geopark-Gemeinden Bischofshofen und H\u00fcttau Hansj\u00f6rg Obinger und Rupert Bergm\u00fcller und die Vizeb\u00fcrgermeisterin von Bischofshofen Eva Bischofer durch.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_9770-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Informationsnachmittag f\u00fcr Lehrpersonen<\/h2><p>Am 24. Mai 2024 fand ein Informationsnachmittag \u00fcber die Angebote des Geoparks f\u00fcr die alle interessierten Lehrpersonen der Region statt. Dabei wurden die Lehrpersonen \u00fcber den Erzweg und die Workshops f\u00fcr Schulklassen informiert. Diese Veranstaltung fand in Zusammenarbeit mit der MINT-Region Pongau statt.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1737-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>MINT-Workshops mit der Uni Salzburg<\/h2><p>Am 24. Mai und 14. Juni 2024 fanden im Besucherzentrum MINT-Workshops mit Lehrenden der Paris Lodron Universit\u00e4t Salzburg vom Fachbereich Umwelt &amp; Biovidersity statt. Mehrere Schulkassen hatten die M\u00f6glichkeit die Geologie und Erdwissenschaften hautnah an vier spannenden Stationen zu erleben. Die Workshops fanden im Zusammenhang mit der MINT-Region Pongau statt.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1713-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">10\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Kooperation mit d\u00e4nischem Geopark Vestjylland<\/h2><p>Seit Mai 2024 besteht ein Kooperationsabkommen mit dem UNESCO Global Geopark Vestjylland in D\u00e4nemark. Wir freuen uns auf einen anregenden Erfahrungsaustausch und eine gute Zusammenarbeit.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoparkvestjylland.dk\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240515_201114-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">29\/04\/2024<\/div><h2>\u00dcberreichung des MINT-G\u00fctesiegels<\/h2><p>Heute, am 29. April 2024, haben wir offiziell das MINT-Qualit\u00e4tslabel als Partner der MINT-Region Pongau erhalten! MINT, das hei\u00dft Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik. Im Zuge des Projektes sollen Kindern und Jugendlichen Einblicke in diese Themenbereiche gegeben und dar\u00fcber hinaus die dazugeh\u00f6rigen Berufsfelder beleuchtet werden.<br \/>Wir, das Team des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark, freuen uns, einen Beitrag bei diesem tollen und wichtigen Projekt leisten zu k\u00f6nnen. Danke an die MINT-Koordinatorin Martina Fercher f\u00fcr die \u00dcbergabe!<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Camille Austine Muyco<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mint.pongau.org\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1000000272_2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Besuch in d\u00e4nischem Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p>Vom 17.11.2023 \u2013 22.11.2023 besuchte Horst Ibetsberger den Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark in D\u00e4nemark. Dabei besuchte er gemeinsam mit der Geopark- u. Naturparkmanagerin Frau Karen-Louise Smidth das Besucherzentrum des Geoparks, das Naturparkzentrum und weitere Pr\u00e4senationen. Im Gel\u00e4nde machte man Station bei der Endmor\u00e4ne der LMG der Skandinavischen Inlandsvereisung, die den Geopark von Osten nach Westen durchzieht und bei Bovbjerg in die Nordsee abtaucht. Sie stellt das Alleinstellungsmerkmal des Geoparks dar. Des Weiteren wurden noch Thorsminde, der Nissum Fjord, Lemvig wie auch die Ausstellung im Oddesundtarnet, einem Bunker aus dem 2. Weltkrieg, angesehen.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/daenisch.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Jahreshauptversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen<\/h2><p>Am 21. Novemer 2023 fand die Jahreshauptversammlung des Verein Erz der Alpen statt. Das ist der Tr\u00e4gerverein des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. Dabei wurde auf ein erfolgreiches Jahr im Geopark zur\u00fcckgeblickt mit vielen Neuerungen und auch die Pl\u00e4ne f\u00fcr die kommenden Jahre wurden pr\u00e4sentiert. Es war ein spannender Abend f\u00fcr die Vereinsmitglieder und Interessierten.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jahreshauptversammlung.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Relaunch des Erzweg Kupfer<\/h2><p>Mit Ende des Jahres 2023 erf\u00e4hrt der Erweg Kupfer im Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark einen Relaunch. Dazu z\u00e4hlen \u00fcber 100 neue Schautafeln (Geosites) zu den Themen Geologie und Landschaft, Bergbau und Geschichte und Sagen und Legenden. Diese werden am ca. 60 km langen Erzweg, welcher durch die Geoparkgemeinden H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig und St. Veit im Pongau f\u00fchrt, aufgestellt. Alle Informationen k\u00f6nnen auch digital abgerufen werden. Auf allen Schaubildern befinden sich QR-Codes, welche mit Handys und Tablets gescannt werden k\u00f6nnen. Mit diesen k\u00f6nnen zus\u00e4tzliche Informationen und Bildmaterialien zu den einzelnen Stationen vor Ort abgerufen werden. Die offizielle Pr\u00e4sentation und Er\u00f6ffnung des Erzweges findet mit Saisonstart 2024 statt.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/relaunch.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geoparkstammtische 2023<\/h2><p>Vom 16. bis zum 19. Oktober fanden die Geoparkstammtische in den vier Geoparkgemeinden H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig und St. Veit im Pongau zum Thema \u201cKlimawandel- Fakten und Ursachen und was auf uns zukommt\u201d statt. Im Anschluss an die Vortr\u00e4ge von Dr. Gert Furtm\u00fcller gab es M\u00f6glichkeit Fragen zu stellen und zu diskutieren. Das Interesse der Besucherinnen und Besucher war gro\u00df und so waren die Geoparkstammtische in allen Orten gut besucht. Vielen Dank an die Tourismusverb\u00e4nde und Bergbau- und Museumsvereine (St. Veit, M\u00fchlbach, H\u00fcttau) f\u00fcr die Mitorganisation.<\/p><p>Fotos \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/stammtisch-23.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">\u00d6sterreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften<\/h2><p>Am 5. Oktober\u00a0 2023 wurde die 15. Sitzung des \u00d6sterreichischen Nationalkomitees f\u00fcr Geo\/Hydro Sciences (Vertretung der Agenden der IGCP, IHP und GdE) im Besucherzentrum des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Geopark abgehalten. Am 6. Oktober 2023 wurde im Rahmen des Geodiversity Day eine Exkursion durchgef\u00fchrt, die unterschiedliche Geotope im Geopark aufsuchte sowie den neuen Altarstein der Buchbergkirche, gefertigt aus einem eiszeitlichen Findlingsblock, besichtigte.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/akademie-wissenschaft.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">500 Jahre Feier der Fadlostoa Kapelle<\/h2><p>Am Wochenende fand die wundersch\u00f6ne 500 Jahre Feier der Fadlstoa Kapelle (Pfarriachstein Kapelle) in St.Veit im Pongau statt. Die Kapelle wurde im Jahr 1523 von Bergknappen, die in dieser Gegend Kupfer abbauten, errichtet. 1732 wurde bei dieser Kapelle der letzte Gottesdienst von der protestantischen Bev\u00f6lkerung des Pongaus gefeiert, ehe sie aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben wurden. Der Weg f\u00fchrte an dieser Kapelle vorbei und bot einen letzten Blick in ihre geliebte Heimat. Der Kameradschaftsbund St. Veit renovierte die Kapelle im Jahr 2003, wobei ein neuer Dachstuhl mit L\u00e4rchenschindeln verlegt wurde.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Michael Rettenwender<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/500-jahre-feier.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2>10. Internationale Konferenz der UNESCO Global Geoparks<\/h2><p>Vom 4. \u2013 11. September 2023 wurde die 10. Internationale Konferenz der UNESCO Global Geoparks in Marrakesch \/ Marokko veranstaltet. W\u00e4hrend der Konferenz wurde von der \u00f6sterreichischen Delegation das aktuelle \u00d6AW Projekt movemont.at vorgestellt. Am Abschlusstag \u00fcbernahm Horst Ibetsberger die Urkunde und Auszeichnung zur positiv absolvierten Revalidation 2022 mit der Verl\u00e4ngerung des UNESCO Global Geopark Pr\u00e4dikats bis 2026.<\/p><p>Foto links \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger, Foto rechts \u00a9 Urosh Grabner<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-konferenz.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark als Teil der MINT-Ferienwoche<\/h2><p>Am 22.8.2023 brachte Horst Ibetsberger 11 Jugendlichen im Alter von 12-14 Jahren in der HAK St. Johann die Bedeutung der UNESCO Global Geopark n\u00e4her. Auf dem Programm standen das Lesen von topographischen und geologischen Karten, die Gesteinsansprache, das Erkennen von Fossilien, die Unterscheidung verschiedener Kornfraktionen, die Modellierung der Alpenentstehung sowie die Betrachtung von Luftbildern und terrestrischen Fotos mittels Stereoskop zur dreidimensionalen Ansicht.<\/p><p>Fotos \u00a9 Johanna Grie\u00dfer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAK.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Bericht in Salzburg Heute \u00fcber den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p>Am 22.06.2023 wurde in Salzburg Heute im ORF2 \u00a0\u00fcber den Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark berichtet. Der wissenschaftliche Leiter Dr. Horst Ibetsberger gibt Einblicke in den Geopark und beschreibt das gerade laufende Projekt \u201eErzweg\u201c. Der Erzweg ist ein Wanderweg, welcher die vier Gemeinden Bischofshofen, H\u00fcttau, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig und St. Veit im Pongau miteinander verbindet.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/salzburg.orf.at\/stories\/3212886\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/salzburg-heute.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geoparkwochen 2023 \u2013 10 Jahre Geopark Erz der Alpen und Partnerschaft mit den Geoparks Porphyrland und Inselsberg-Drei Gleichen<\/h2><p>Am 1. Juni gab es zwei Anl\u00e4sse zu feiern: Zum einen das 10-j\u00e4hrige Bestehen des UNESCO Global Geopark Erz der Alpen, als auch die 10-j\u00e4hrige Partnerschaft mit den Geoparken aus Th\u00fcringen (UNESCO Global Geopark Inselsberg-Drei Gleichen) und Sachsen (Nationaler Geopark Porphyrland).<\/p><p>Die Feierlichkeit war eingebunden in ein umfangreiches, fachliches 2-t\u00e4giges Programm mit Gespr\u00e4chen, Diskussionen, Erfahrungsaustausch und \u00dcberlegungen f\u00fcr die Zukunft. Dazu geh\u00f6rten auch Exkursionen zu besonderen Punkten im Rahmen des Erzweges. Nach Bischofshofen kamen Vertreter von UNESCO \u00d6sterreich, der \u00f6sterreichischen Geoparke und der Uni Salzburg (in Vertretung der \u00f6sterreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaft) und dem \u00f6sterreichischen Geopark-Forum.<\/p><p>Fotos \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/geoparkwochen-23.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>\u201eGletscher und Glaube\u201c Buchvorstellung von Dr. Franz J\u00e4ger<\/strong><\/h2><p>Am 30. Mai 2023 stellte Dr. Franz J\u00e4ger sein Buch mit dem Titel \u201eGletscher und Glaube \u2013 Katastrophenbew\u00e4ltigung in den \u00d6tztaler Alpen einst und heute\u201c im Besucherzentrum in Bischofshofen vor.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gletscher-und-glaube.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Er\u00f6ffnung des Besucherzentrums f\u00fcr das Jahr 2023<\/h2><p>Am 27. April 2023 fand die Er\u00f6ffnung mit einem Vortrag von Dr. Kurt St\u00fcwe \u00fcber \u201eDie Geologie der Alpen aus der Luft\u201c im Besucherzentrum in Bischofshofen statt.<\/p><p>Foto \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eroeffnung-besucherzentrum.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">ORF III \u2013 Landleben \u201eRund um den Hochk\u00f6nig\u201c<\/h2><p>Vor wenigen Tagen wurde die Doku &amp; Reportage auf ORF III zum Landleben rund um den Hochk\u00f6nig gezeigt. Die Reportage bietet besonders spannende Einblicke in die Geschichte des Kupferabbaus in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig und in das Landleben der Region (M\u00e4rz 2023).\u00a0<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><\/mark><\/p><p>\u00a9 Film und Bild von Staudach Film<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/812101355\/781ed6ed80\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rund-um-den-hochkoenig.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Movemont Projektstart<\/h2><p>Kickoff-Meeting zum Projekt movemont.at vom 10.-11.11.2022 , das sich mit Massenbewegungen in<br \/>den drei UNESCO Global Geoparks in \u00d6sterreich besch\u00e4ftigt.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.movemont.at\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/movemont.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geopark Erz der Alpen bekommt den Erdreich-Preis<\/h2><p>Der Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark gewinnt f\u00fcr seine vielf\u00e4ltigen Aktivit\u00e4ten\u00a0hinsichtlich Bodenschutz und Aufkl\u00e4rung den \u201eErdreich-Preis\u201c.\u00a0Der Preis wurde am 13.09.2022 durch Frau Bundesminister Leonore Gewessler, BA, \u00fcberreicht.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/erdreich-preis.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Revalidation<\/h2><p>Die 2. Revalidation des Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geoparks durch Verteter der EGN \/ GGN \/ UNESCO vom 17.6.2022 bis 21.06.2022.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/revalidation.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Kooperation mit Basecamp Research<\/h2><p>Der Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark arbeitet mit Bascamp Research (GB) zusammen, die Biodiversit\u00e4t unterschiedlicher B\u00f6den im Geopark zu untersuchen. Die Projektlaufzeit ist von Juli 2021 bis Fr\u00fchjahr 2022.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/basecamp.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Beitrag zum Geopark in der Zeitschrift \u201cBergauf\u201d<\/h2><p>Beitrag in der AV-Zeitschrift \u201eBergauf\u201c, Juni 2021, \u00fcber<br \/>\u201eGeologisches Welterbe in \u00d6sterreich \u2013 UNESCO Global Geoparks\u201c, Seite 72ff<em><br \/><\/em><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bergauf_3_21_ebook.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bergauf.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Himmelsscheibe von Nebra<\/h2><p>Neueste Forschungsergebnisse zur Himmelsscheibe von Nebra,\u00a0<strong>Mai 2021<\/strong>. Das Kupfer des bronzezeitlichen Kultobjekts stammt aus dem Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Himmelsscheibe-Nebra.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Beitrag zur Sonderausstellung<\/strong><\/h2><p>Beitrag in der AV-Zeitschrift \u201eBergauf\u201c,<strong>\u00a0Mai 2021<\/strong>, \u00fcber die Sonderausstellung \u201eDer 15te Achtausender\u201c im Besucherzentrum des Erz der Alpen UGG, Seite 20ff<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bergauf_3_21_ebook.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sonderausstellung.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Artikel im European Geoparks Magazine<\/h2><p>Artikel im \u201eEuropean Geoparks Magazine\u201c,\u00a0April 2021, \u201eMythogeography \u2013 Storytelling with a realistic background\u201c, Seite 31<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGN-MAG_18.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Mehr erfahren<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Geoparks-magazine.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News <div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">09\/03\/2026<\/div><h3>New scientific publication from the Geopark<\/h3><p>A study in the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark examined the effects of historical copper mining on groundwater quality for the first time. Between January and July 2024, monthly samples were taken from mine water runoff and compared with reference waters. The results show that although the mine water has higher sulphate and, in some cases, trace element concentrations, the pH values are in the neutral to slightly alkaline range. As a result, the concentration of potentially harmful heavy metals remains low. Isotope analyses confirm that increased sulphate levels are due to sulphide oxidation as a result of mining. Overall, the study shows that historical mining still influences the water composition, but that there is no risk of groundwater contamination due to the carbonate-rich rocks.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AJES2026_02_final.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-03-16-um-11.04.25.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">20\/11\/2025<\/div><h3>General Assembly of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h3><p>On 20 November 2025, the general assembly of the Ore of the Alps Association took place in the municipality of H\u00fcttau. The projects and events of 2025 were presented and the event planning for 2026 was introduced.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6812-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">22\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Interactive map \"UNESCO in Austria\"<\/h3><p>A new interactive UNESCO map shows all UNESCO institutions, schools, biosphere reserves and, among others, the three geoparks in Austria. This provides an overview of where UNESCO activities are taking place and where they can be visited. The federal states or individual areas can be selected using filter functions.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.at\/map#theme=Geopark&region=Ganz%20\u00d6sterreich,Burgenland,K\u00e4rnten,Nieder\u00f6sterreich,Ober\u00f6sterreich,Salzburg,Steiermark,Tirol,Vorarlberg,Wien\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Muehlbach.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">16\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Visit to the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h3><p>PhD student Mo Wang from Tongji University in Shanghai visited the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark with Horst Ibetsberger on 16 October 2025. The focus was on questions of bio- and geodiversity and how these are affected by anthropogenic influences. The visitor centre and case studies in the Geopark were viewed during an excursion.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251016_122501-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">16\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Geopark round tables 2025<\/h3><p>From 13-16 October 2025, the Geopark regulars' tables took place in the Geopark communities on the topic of \"Four geological walks\". Dr Gert Furtm\u00fcller presented walks and hikes for everyone in the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark ore and then invited everyone to join in the discussion.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6308-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Members' excursion to the Rauris Valley<\/h3><p>The annual members' excursion of the Ore of the Alps Association took place on 5 October. Highlights of the excursion included visits to the valley museum in Rauris, a visit to the \"Im Facettenreich\" museum in W\u00f6rth and a hike with geological explanations by chairman Dr Gert Furtm\u00fcller over the cone of rubble in Kolm Saigurn.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 VEdA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/d5e2c8b2-7937-47bd-a93e-352daf6fa524.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark on Radio Salzburg's \"Da bin i dahoam\" programme<\/h3><p>On 05.10.2025 there was a broadcast on Radio Salzburg about the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. The programme reported on the Geopark, the Ore Trail and the geosites. Dr Horst Ibetsberger and Sandra H\u00f6rmann each gave interviews about the activities in the Geopark. You can listen to the current programme in the ORF media library.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6080-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">02\/10\/2025<\/div><h3>Visit from Japanese television to the Geopark<\/h3><p>At the beginning of October, people from Japanese public television (NHK) paid a visit to the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. Film material for a documentary series was recorded in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4d40fc7f-2e99-493a-baf5-02e84d004da9.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">25\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>Members' evening of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h3><p>The second members' evening of the Ore of the Alps Association took place on 25 September. At this get-together for all association members, the Hochk\u00f6nig Glacier was discussed, among other things. Chairman Gert Furtm\u00fcller also gave an outlook on the events in 2026. Afterwards, there was the opportunity to socialise among the club members.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Brigitte Schl\u00f6gl<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ebab7264-9125-4f07-a860-1e6b95632864.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>Action day for schools in the show mines<\/h3><p>On 17 September, the action day for schools took place in the show mines of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. Schools were invited to visit the show mines during the hiking days at the beginning of the school term. For example, four classes took part in St. Veit im Pongau, thank you for being there!<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3998-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/09\/2025<\/div><h3>\"Open excavation day\" in M\u00fchlbach<\/h3><p>Ruhr University Bochum organised an \"Open Excavation Day\" at the Hochkeil in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig. Interested parties were able to take part in free guided tours and gain insights into current research findings on mining archaeology in the region.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Silvia Wieser<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250906_144351-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">04\/07\/2025<\/div><h2>Successful completion of Jimi Wolff's internship<\/h2><p>In February 2025, Jimi Wolff started his internship at the UNESCO Global Geopark in the Alps as part of his bachelor's degree in geoinformatics. Jimi did valuable work for the Geopark and contributed his expertise to various projects. We would like to thank you for your great work at the Geopark and wish you all the best for the future.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4685-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/06\/2025<\/div><h2>Lecture on the topic \"UNESCO - global orientation and local impact. Reports from the field by Martin Fritz<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 17 June 2025, the Secretary-General of the Austrian UNESCO Commission reported on the individual UNESCO programmes. The lecture took place at the invitation of GeoComPass Salzburg (partner of the Ore of the Alps UGGp) at the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences at the University of Salzburg. Topics such as the world cultural heritage of the city of Salzburg as well as the geoparks, biosphere parks, UNESCO schools and UNESCO chairs were addressed. In the second part, Horst Ibetsberger gave a tour of the global geopark landscape and presented the UNESCO Global Geopark Ore of the Alps in particular.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250617_195424-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">12\/06\/2025<\/div><h2>Lecture on the topic \"Adventure Geology - Time travel through the Eastern Alps\" by Dr Hans Egger<\/h2><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"703\">On 12 June 2025, Dr Hans Egger gave an exciting insight into the world of geology at the Geopark. Under the title \"Adventure Geology - Time Travel through the Eastern Alps\", he took the audience on a journey through the geological eras. Dr Egger placed special geological formations from the Eastern Alps in the geological timeline and explained them in an understandable way. In doing so, he succeeded in presenting complex relationships in a clear and comprehensible way. We would like to thank Dr Egger for his informative and fascinating presentation!<\/p><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"703\">Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4217-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">25\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>Museum weekend 2025<\/h2><p>As part of the museum weekend, the copper mine and the \u201cOre, Gold and Minerals\u201d museum in H\u00fcttau were highlighted as part of the Geopark. All-day guided tours were offered in the copper mine, which were very well attended. There was an all-day film screening in the museum and the highlight of the day was a guided tour of the museum by Rainer Mrazek, the founder of the museum.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_4124-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">11\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>ORF Activity Day in the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"601\">The ORF activity day in the Geopark offered the winners an exciting journey of discovery through St. Veit im Pongau and Schwarzach. The day began with a welcome from Mayor Andreas Haitzer and Gert Furtm\u00fcller at the salt lickers' table in Schwarzach. The tour then continued to the Pfarriachstein Chapel in St. Veit im Pongau.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"973\">One highlight was the guided tour of the historic Sunnpau show mine, which provided fascinating insights into prehistoric copper mining. After the hike, the participants fortified themselves with lunch at the Metzgerwirt. The tour concluded with an informative tour of the Seelacken Museum, which provides an impressive insight into regional history and geology.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1113\">The day was all about geology, nature, history and regional culture - a successful combination of exercise, education and encounters.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3975-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">08\/05\/2025<\/div><h2>Lecture on the topic \"The Sonnblick Observatory - history and significance\" by Dr Elke Ludewig<\/h2><p>How does the climate change in our mountains? What do snow, ice and air tell us at 3,106 metres above sea level? And why has the Sonnblick Observatory been a silent witness to change for over 130 years?<\/p><p>Dr Elke Ludewig guided us through the eventful history and current significance of the Sonnblick Observatory on 8 May 2025 in the Stadtsaal Bischofshofen. They have been measuring, observing and documenting up there since 1886 - creating data that is indispensable in the fight against climate change. Many thanks to Dr Ludewig for the insights into her work.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnblick.net\/de\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3930-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">10\/04\/2025<\/div><h2>Lecture on \"Energy management and control of power plants in times of the energy transition\" by Dipl. Ing. Martin Schrott<\/h2><p>On 10 April 2025, the first lecture in the year 2025 took place in the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark in the town hall in Bischofshofen. Mr Martin Schrott from VERBUND presented the current challenges for the energy industry in Austria in an exciting lecture. Many thanks for these exciting insights.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/c054deac-970c-4363-bf69-a6977739737b.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">21\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>Year of glacier protection<\/h2><p>2025 is the International Year of Glacier Conservation - a year dedicated to science and the preservation of these unique ice landscapes. The first World Glacier Day will take place on 21 March.<\/p><p>Glaciers are not only impressive natural phenomena, but also essential water reservoirs, climate witnesses and key factors for ecosystems. Their global retreat has far-reaching effects - from water supply to sea level rise. One example is the Hochk\u00f6nig Glacier in the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark, which was once the largest ice field in the Northern Limestone Alps and is now rapidly disappearing. Forecasts predict that it could disappear completely in the next 20 years.<\/p><p>UNESCO promotes scientific research and international cooperation in order to develop strategies for the protection of these sensitive ecosystems. Find out more on the website of the Austrian Commission for UNESCO.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.at\/wissenschaft\/artikel\/article\/weltgletschertag-2025\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image004.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>Exchange meeting with Ambassador Mrs Figl<\/h2><p>Following the EGN-CC meeting in Paris, an exchange meeting took place with the Austrian UNESCO Ambassador Mrs Regina Figl. We would like to thank her for her time and her interest in our work in the Austrian Geoparks.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Austauschtreffen_Figl.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">05\/03\/2025<\/div><h2>EGN-CC Meeting in Paris 2025<\/h2><p>On 5 and 6 March 2025, we, Sandra H\u00f6rmann and Horst Ibetsberger, were able to take part in the 10th anniversary celebrations of the UNESCO Geoscience and Geopark Programme in Paris. The 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Global Geoparks programme was celebrated. In addition to the celebrations, there was time to exchange ideas with other geoparks, workshops, panel talks and a national buffet.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Korb\u00e9ly Barnab\u00e1s<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-03-06_Paris_EGN_CC_meeting_group_photo_02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">21\/11\/2024<\/div><h2>General Assembly of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h2><p>On 21 November 2024, the general meeting of the Ore of the Alps Association took place at the Metzgerwirt in St. Veit im Pongau. The projects and events of 2024 were presented and the event planning for 2025 was introduced. Finally, the new association board was elected. Many thanks to the retiring board members Elisabeth Schindl, Erhard Plosky and Mark Strutzenberger for their tireless work on the board of the Erz der Alpen Association.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_1891-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/11\/2024<\/div><h2>Cooperation with the Chinese Shiniuzhai Geopark<\/h2><p>A cooperation agreement with the national Shiniuzhai in China has been in place since November 2024. A delegation from the Chinese geopark with representatives from politics paid a visit to the UNESCO Global Geopark Alps. At the meeting, the two geoparks exchanged ideas and signed a cooperation agreement. We look forward to a stimulating exchange of experiences and good cooperation.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cb2329ff-38e6-4a19-9143-71d944bad1c8.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">19\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>10 years of the Porphyry Land National Geopark<\/h2><p>Horst Ibetsberger and Markus H\u00e4upl took part in the celebrations \"10 years of the Porphyry Land National Geopark\" in R\u00f6cknitz \/ Saxony. The Porphyry Land Geopark has been our 2nd partner geopark in Germany since 2011, alongside the Inselsberg \/ Drei Gleichen UGGp in Thuringia. The multimedia exhibition on supervolcanism in the newly renovated neighbouring building of the R\u00f6cknitz manor house was also ceremoniously opened during the celebrations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_74811.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">17\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>Geopark regulars' tables 2024<\/h2><p>In October 2024, the Geopark regulars' tables on the topic of \"Water supply in the Geopark - Amoi z'wenig, amoi z'v\u00fc\" took place in all four Geopark municipalities. Gert Furtm\u00fcller presented the visitors with exciting insights into the topic of water in the four municipalities and invited them to discuss and ask questions afterwards. Many thanks to the tourism organisations and the mining and museum associations for their support! In co-operation with the Austrian UNESCO Commission.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1483-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">06\/10\/2024<\/div><h2>Excursion of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h2><p>We look back on the first member excursion of the Ore of the Alps Association on 6 October 2024. We set off early in the morning from Bischofshofen in the direction of Pinzgau. After a visit to the National Park Museum in Mittersill in the morning, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road was opened and we were able to make our way to the destination of the excursion, the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs H\u00f6he. The excursion was accompanied by exciting geological explanations from Gert Furtm\u00fcller, the chairman of the Ore of the Alps Association and the scientific director of the Geopark Horst Ibets. Head of the Geopark Horst Ibetsberger. Many thanks for being there!<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_5679-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">19\/09\/2024<\/div><h2>First members' evening of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h2><p>On 19 September 2024, the first members' evening of the Ore of the Alps Association took place at the visitor centre in Bischofshofen. At this get-together for all association members, the current projects and plans of the Geopark were discussed. Chairman Gert Furtm\u00fcller also gave an outlook on the events in 2025.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1228-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">31\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Experience report from the internship in the UNESCO Global Geopark Ore of the Alps<\/h2><p>As an Erasmus Mundus student in the DYCLAM+ programme (Dynamics of Cultural Landscapes, Heritage, Memory, and Conflictualities), with a strong passion for natural heritage, I had the opportunity to complete a forty-day internship at the <i>Ore of the Alps <\/i>UNESCO Global Geopark in Austria.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>During my internship, I focused on documenting the cultural and natural heritage of the Geopark using digital media. My primary goal was to create photos and videos that could showcase the Geopark's rich diversity across various social media platforms. To achieve this, I explored on foot the four picturesque villages within the Geopark; H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig, and St. Veit im Pongau along with their surrounding areas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>From my personal experience, I can confidently say that the natural beauty of the Geopark surpassed all expectations. Its breathtaking mountain scenery with tall peaks, green valleys, unique rock formations, and historic mining sites offered unparalleled inspiration. The Geopark Team and the local community played a vital role in enhancing my understanding of the region, which in turn made my work both smooth and enjoyable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shubham Kumar<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Erasmus Mundus DYCLAM+ 2022-24<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1148-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">31\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Successful completion of Shubham Kumar's internship<\/h2><p>Shubham Kumar began his internship at the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark in mid-July 2024. Shubham contributed his expertise to various Geopark projects and reported on his experiences in a presentation on the \"Majestic Himalayas\" at the visitor centre. We wish you all the best for your future career and would like to thank you for your support at the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark!<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1147-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">30\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Exchange meeting in the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UGGp<\/h2><p>At the end of August \/ beginning of September, Horst Ibetsberger visited the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UGGp in Spain \/ Aragon province. Together with the Spanish geopark geologist \u00c1nchel Belmonte Ribas and Karen-Louise Smidth from the Vestjylland UGGp in Denmark, the visitor centre in Ainsa and important geotopes were visited. In addition, geopark-specific topics such as regenerative tourism in sensitive high mountain regions were discussed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240901_112620-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">22\/08\/2024<\/div><h2>Lecture on the topic \"Majestic Himalayas - Geographical and Cultural Perspective of the Transhimalayas\" by Shubham Kumar<\/h2><p>Last week, an exciting lecture on the majestic Transhimalayas took place at the visitor centre of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. Shubham Kumar is currently doing an internship at the Geopark and gave an insight into the geography and culture of this area. Many thanks for the interesting insights!<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1148-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Visit from Vestjylland UGGp<\/h2><p>At the end of July, Karen-Louise Smidth from our partner geopark in Denmark paid a visit to the Alps UGGp for several days. The visitor centre was visited, the waterfall trail was hiked, the geological Alpine panorama and the mountain erosion at Hochgr\u00fcndeck were studied and the show mine in Larzenbach \/ H\u00fcttau was also visited. As a result, possible future co-operation opportunities were explored.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240725_130518-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">01\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Experience report Internship in the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello, I'm Os, a geologist from the Philippines!<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My favourite thing about being a geologist is the ability to have a deeper appreciation for the natural world, thanks in part to our understanding of their origins! This love for the Earth, and my passion to share it to others is what led me to pursue a Master's degree in Geoheritage, with a focus on education and science communication.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between February to May 2024, I had the amazing opportunity to intern at the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. I helped the team design a pilot informal educational program that centered on different Earth science topics like Earth systems and climate change. My internship involved a lot of hiking to learn about the area's geology, and exposures to local culture, because we believed that our educational workshops will only be effective if we can contextualize scientific concepts, and highlight the connections between culture, nature, and geology! Although I was not able to conduct the workshops myself (unfortunately, I do not speak German), I hope that my work was a great help to the team, and that it could serve as a foundation or framework for future educational endeavours.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had a truly wonderful time in Bischofshofen, and will not forget the few months that I spent there! I learnt a lot-from the area's complex geology, to cultural practices and traditions that were different from mine, but wonderful nonetheless! Lastly, I had the opportunity to work with extraordinary people who greatly helped me along the way, and without them, this internship would not have been possible.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1737-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">01\/07\/2024<\/div><h2>Successful completion of Os Muyco's internship<\/h2><p>In February 2024, Camille \"Os\" Muyco started her internship at the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark as part of her Master's degree in Geology. Os did valuable work for the Geopark and contributed her expertise to various projects. We would like to thank you for your great work at the Geopark and wish you all the best for the future.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/535b833d-9a13-4f09-a62b-d31f91000cc7.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">08\/06\/2024<\/div><h2>Opening ceremony of the ore trail in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig<\/h2><p>The official opening of the ore trail around the miners' home in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig took place on 8 June 2024. Erhard Plosky, Chairman of the M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig Mining Association, and Gert Furtm\u00fcller, Chairman of the Ore of the Alps Association, presented the new geosites to visitors. There were also guided tours of the Johannastollen gallery, screenings of film rarities and a scavenger hunt for the young guests. The event was accompanied by music from the M\u00fchlbacher Hoizmusi and the Heubodenmusi.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0009-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">07\/06\/2024<\/div><h2>Lecture by the Austrian scientist of the year 2023 Dr Andrea Fischer<\/h2><p>The scientist of the year 2023 PD Mag Dr Andrea Fischer was a guest at the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark on 7 June 2024. In her lecture entitled \"Glaciological research using the example of the \u00dcbergossene Alm\", she reported on her fascinating research on Austrian glaciers with a focus on the glacier on the Hochk\u00f6nig.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_9987-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">27\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Lecture on the local glaciers by Dr Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer-Eulenstein<\/h2><p>MMag. Dr Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer-Eulenstein reported on the current state of our local glaciers and how they have developed over the last century in his lecture on \"Glacier measurements in Austria since 1891 with details on the Hochk\u00f6nig glacier and the Pasterze\" at the visitor centre in Bischofshofen. He gave exciting insights into current research results and there was also the opportunity to ask the expert about the outlook for the further development of the glaciers.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_9875-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">26\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Opening ceremony of the ore trail in Bischofshofen<\/h2><p>The official opening of the Erzweweg trail around the visitor centre in Bischofshofen took place on 26 May 2024. There was a comprehensive programme for all visitors with guided short hikes to the Gainfeld waterfall, a presentation of the geosites and the hiking map, and a colourful children's programme was also offered. The official opening was carried out by the two mayors of the Geopark communities of Bischofshofen and H\u00fcttau, Hansj\u00f6rg Obinger and Rupert Bergm\u00fcller, and the deputy mayor of Bischofshofen, Eva Bischofer.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_9770-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Information afternoon for teachers<\/h2><p>On 24 May 2024, an information afternoon about the Geopark's offers was held for all interested teachers in the region. Teachers were informed about the ore trail and the workshops for school classes. This event was organised in collaboration with the MINT Region Pongau.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1737-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">24\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>MINT workshops with the University of Salzburg<\/h2><p>On 24 May and 14 June 2024, STEM workshops were held at the visitor centre with teachers from the Department of Environment &amp; Biovidersity at Paris Lodron University Salzburg. Several school classes had the opportunity to experience geology and earth sciences up close at four exciting stations. The workshops were organised in conjunction with the MINT Region Pongau.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1713-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">10\/05\/2024<\/div><h2>Cooperation with Danish Geopark Vestjylland<\/h2><p>Since May 2024, we have had a cooperation agreement with the UNESCO Global Geopark Vestjylland in Denmark. We look forward to a stimulating exchange of experiences and good cooperation.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoparkvestjylland.dk\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240515_201114-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\">29\/04\/2024<\/div><h2>Presentation of the MINT seal of approval<\/h2><p>Today, on 29 April 2024, we officially received the MINT quality label as a partner of the MINT region Pongau! MINT stands for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. The project aims to give children and young people an insight into these subject areas and also shed light on the associated professional fields.<br \/>We, the team at the Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark, are delighted to be able to contribute to this fantastic and important project. Thanks to the MINT coordinator Martina Fercher for the handover!<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Camille Austine Muyco<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mint.pongau.org\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1000000272_2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Visit to Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark in Denmark<\/h2><p>Horst Ibetsberger visited the Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark in Denmark from 17.11.2023 - 22.11.2023. Together with Geopark and Nature Park Manager Karen-Louise Smidth, he visited the Geopark Visitor Centre, the Nature Park Centre and other presentations. In the area, they stopped at the terminal moraine of the LMG of the Scandinavian inland glaciation, which runs through the Geopark from east to west and dips into the North Sea at Bovbjerg. It is the Geopark's unique selling point. We also visited Thorsminde, Nissum Fjord, Lemvig and the exhibition in Oddesundtarnet, a bunker from the Second World War.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/daenisch.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Annual General Meeting of the Ore of the Alps Association<\/h2><p>The annual general meeting of the Ore of the Alps Association took place on 21 November 2023. This is the supporting association of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. The meeting looked back on a successful year in the Geopark with many innovations and the plans for the coming years were also presented. It was an exciting evening for the association members and interested parties.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jahreshauptversammlung.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Relaunch of the Erzweg Kupfer<\/h2><p>At the end of 2023, the Erweg Kupfer in the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark will be relaunched. This includes over 100 new information boards (geosites) on the topics of geology and landscape, mining and history, and legends and myths. These will be set up along the approx. 60 km long Ore Trail, which runs through the Geopark communities of H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig and St. Veit im Pongau. All information can also be accessed digitally. There are QR codes on all the diagrams, which can be scanned with mobile phones and tablets. These can be used to call up additional information and image material on the individual stations on site. The official presentation and opening of the Erzweweg will take place at the start of the 2024 season.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Gert Furtm\u00fcller<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/relaunch.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geopark round tables 2023<\/h2><p>From 16 to 19 October, the Geopark regulars' tables took place in the four Geopark communities of H\u00fcttau, Bischofshofen, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig and St. Veit im Pongau on the topic of \"Climate change - facts and causes and what lies ahead for us\". Following the presentations by Dr Gert Furtm\u00fcller, there was the opportunity to ask questions and discuss. The interest of the visitors was great and the Geopark round tables were well attended in all locations. Many thanks to the tourism associations and mining and museum societies (St. Veit, M\u00fchlbach, H\u00fcttau) for co-organising the events.<\/p><p>Photos \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/stammtisch-23.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Austrian Academy of Sciences<\/h2><p>On 5 October 2023, the 15th meeting of the Austrian National Committee for Geo\/Hydro Sciences (representing the agendas of the IGCP, IHP and GdE) was held in the visitor centre of the Erz der Alpen UNESCO Geopark. On 6 October 2023, as part of Geodiversity Day, an excursion was organised to visit various geotopes in the Geopark and the new altar stone of the Buchberg Church, made from a glacial erratic block.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/akademie-wissenschaft.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">500th anniversary celebration of the Fadlostoa Chapel<\/h2><p>The wonderful 500th anniversary celebration of the Fadlstoa Chapel (Pfarriachstein Chapel) in St.Veit im Pongau took place at the weekend. The chapel was built in 1523 by miners who mined copper in the area. In 1732, the last church service was celebrated at this chapel by the Protestant population of Pongau before they were expelled from their homeland. The path led past this chapel and offered a last glimpse of their beloved homeland. The St. Veit Comradeship Association renovated the chapel in 2003, installing a new roof truss with larch shingles.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Michael Rettenwender<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/500-jahre-feier.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2>10th International Conference of UNESCO Global Geoparks<\/h2><p>From 4 - 11 September 2023, the 10th International Conference of UNESCO Global Geoparks was held in Marrakesh \/ Morocco. During the conference, the Austrian delegation presented the current \u00d6AW project movemont.at. On the final day, Horst Ibetsberger received the certificate and award for the successful revalidation in 2022 with the extension of the UNESCO Global Geopark designation until 2026.<\/p><p>Photo left \u00a9 Horst Ibetsberger, Photo right \u00a9 Urosh Grabner<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-konferenz.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark as part of the MINT holiday week<\/h2><p>On 22 August 2023, Horst Ibetsberger introduced 11 young people aged 12-14 to the importance of the UNESCO Global Geopark at HAK St. Johann. The programme included reading topographical and geological maps, talking about rocks, recognising fossils, distinguishing between different grain fractions, modelling the formation of the Alps and looking at aerial photographs and terrestrial photos using a stereoscope for a three-dimensional view.<\/p><p>Photos \u00a9 Johanna Grie\u00dfer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAK.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Report in Salzburg Heute about the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark<\/h2><p>On 22 June 2023, Salzburg Heute on ORF2 reported on the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. The scientific director Dr Horst Ibetsberger provides insights into the Geopark and describes the ongoing \"Erzweg\" project. The Erzweg is a hiking trail that connects the four communities of Bischofshofen, H\u00fcttau, M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig and St. Veit im Pongau.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/salzburg.orf.at\/stories\/3212886\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/salzburg-heute.jpeg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geopark Weeks 2023 - 10 years of Geopark Ore of the Alps and partnership with the Porphyry Land and Inselsberg-Drei Gleichen Geoparks<\/h2><p>There were two occasions to celebrate on 1 June: the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Global Geopark Ore of the Alps and the 10th anniversary of the partnership with the geoparks from Thuringia (UNESCO Global Geopark Inselsberg-Drei Gleichen) and Saxony (National Geopark Porphyry Land).<\/p><p>The ceremony was part of an extensive, professional 2-day programme with talks, discussions, exchange of experiences and considerations for the future. This also included excursions to special points along the Erzweweg. Representatives from UNESCO Austria, the Austrian Geoparks and the University of Salzburg (representing the Austrian Academy of Science) and the Austrian Geopark Forum came to Bischofshofen.<\/p><p>Photos \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/geoparkwochen-23.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>\"Glaciers and faith\" book presentation by Dr Franz J\u00e4ger<\/strong><\/h2><p>On 30 May 2023, Dr Franz J\u00e4ger presented his book entitled \"Glaciers and Faith - Disaster Management in the \u00d6tztal Alps then and now\" at the visitor centre in Bischofshofen.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gletscher-und-glaube.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Opening of the visitor centre for 2023<\/h2><p>The opening took place on 27 April 2023 with a lecture by Dr Kurt St\u00fcwe on \"The geology of the Alps from the air\" at the visitor centre in Bischofshofen.<\/p><p>Photo \u00a9 Sandra H\u00f6rmann<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eroeffnung-besucherzentrum.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">ORF III - Country life \"Around the Hochk\u00f6nig\"<\/h2><p>A few days ago, the documentary &amp; reportage about rural life around the Hochk\u00f6nig was shown on ORF III. The documentary offers particularly exciting insights into the history of copper mining in M\u00fchlbach am Hochk\u00f6nig and rural life in the region (March 2023).\u00a0<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><\/mark><\/p><p>\u00a9 Film and image by Staudach Film<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/812101355\/781ed6ed80\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rund-um-den-hochkoenig.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Movemont project start<\/h2><p>Kickoff meeting for the movemont.at project from 10-11 November 2022, which deals with mass movements in<br \/>the three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Austria.<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.movemont.at\/\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/movemont.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Geopark Ore of the Alps receives the Earth Prize<\/h2><p>The Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark wins the \"Earth Prize\" for its diverse activities in soil protection and education. The prize was presented on 13 September 2022 by Federal Minister Leonore Gewessler, BA.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/erdreich-preis.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Revalidation<\/h2><p>The 2nd revalidation of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geoparks by representatives of EGN \/ GGN \/ UNESCO from 17.6.2022 to 21.06.2022.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/revalidation.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Cooperation with Basecamp Research<\/h2><p>The Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark is working with Bascamp Research (UK) to investigate the biodiversity of different soils in the Geopark. The project runs from July 2021 to spring 2022.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/basecamp.png\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Article on the Geopark in the magazine \"Bergauf\"<\/h2><p>Article in the AV magazine \"Bergauf\", June 2021, about<br \/>\"Geological World Heritage in Austria - UNESCO Global Geoparks\", page 72ff<em><br \/><\/em><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bergauf_3_21_ebook.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bergauf.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Nebra Sky Disc<\/h2><p>The latest research results on the Nebra Sky Disc,\u00a0<strong>May 2021<\/strong>. The copper of the Bronze Age cult object comes from the ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Himmelsscheibe-Nebra.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Contribution to the special exhibition<\/strong><\/h2><p>Article in the AV magazine \"Bergauf\",<strong>\u00a0May 2021<\/strong>, about the special exhibition \"The 15th eight-thousander\" in the visitor centre of the Erz der Alpen UGG, page 20ff<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bergauf_3_21_ebook.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sonderausstellung.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-container\"><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-date\"><\/div><h2 class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Article in the European Geoparks Magazine<\/h2><p>Article in \"European Geoparks Magazine\", April 2021, \"Mythogeography - Storytelling with a realistic background\", page 31<\/p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.geosite.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGN-MAG_18.pdf\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer;\">Learn more<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"geo-news-content\"><div class=\"geo-news-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Geoparks-magazine.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1613","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"ticketed":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1613"}],"version-history":[{"count":91,"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3617,"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1613\/revisions\/3617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geopark-erzderalpen.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}