Events

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht der Bohrbautselle von der Ferne

22 February and 8 March 2025 Tour of the drilling construction site

GeoLaB invites interested parties to visit the construction site. On Saturdays 22 February and 8 March 2025, registered persons will be able to take a look behind the construction fence of the borehole between 10.45 am and 2.30 pm. At three different times (10.45 a.m., 12 noon and 1.15 p.m.), a group will be taken to the construction site and receive information from members of the GeoLaB team about the borehole, the planned scientific investigations and their significance for the GeoLaB project.

For safety reasons, we have to limit the number of participants and participation is only possible after prior registration. Unfortunately, both tour days are already fully booked with 3 visitor groups each.

Access to the construction site is not barrier-free. Parking directly at the construction site is not permitted. Please use the public car parks at the nature play area or the forest car park. It is necessary to wear sturdy shoes. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted to visit the construction site. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Past events

On December 7 and 8, 2023, the GeoLaB research network hosted information events in Grasellenbach and Rimbach. Prof. Schill explained the GeoLaB concept, presented the plans and outlined the next steps.

Here you can find the presentation shown at the information event.

Background: GeoLaB aims to research the environmentally friendly and safe geothermal use of crystalline rocks. An underground laboratory for geothermal research is planned for this purpose. This is to be built in the Odenwald or the Black Forest.

In the Odenwald, the area around the Tromm is of scientific interest. The rock here is similar to the deep rock that can be used geothermally to generate heat, e.g. deep underground in the Upper Rhine Graben. In contrast to this deep rock, the rock in the ridge of the Tromm is accessible to science. Experiments can be carried out here in a controlled manner and observed in space and time. Investigations are currently underway to determine whether the area is actually suitable for the underground laboratory.

These initial information events in Grasellenbach and Rimbach focused on the scientific plans, possible restrictions for local residents during the construction phase and possible economic development opportunities for the region.

Thank you for your interest, your questions and a lively discussion. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Events

22 February and 8 March 2025 Tour of the drilling construction site

Information events in the Odenwald