Field exercises on karst hydrogeology

  • Type: Geländeübung
  • Semester: SS 2024
  • Time:

    26.-31. August 2024 (4 Tage in diesem Zeitraum, genaue Zeit folgt)

  • Lecturer:

    Prof. Dr. Nico Goldscheider

  • Lv-No.: 6339078
  • Information:

    Assessment: Submission of an exercise report (ungraded)

Organizational matters:

  • Part of the module Karst Hydrogeology
  • Pre-registration by joining the ILIAS course until January 31, 2024
  • 1st preliminary discussion as part of the lecture Karst Hydrogeology in WS 23/24
  • Further information via ILIAS
  • 2nd preliminary discussion via Zoom in SS 2024


Procedure, content and important information:

  • Visit to the Grotte de Vallorbe (water-bearing show cave)
  • Water supply of Conthey (karst water tunnel)
  • Glaciated alpine karst system of Tsanfleuron-Sanetsch
  • Geology and karst systems in the Swiss Jura
  • Overnight stay in three different accommodations
  • Good physical condition and good footwear required