The Schrattenwang drag lift will be replaced by a new detachable 6-seater chairlift. It features child safety features and a weather protection hood and can transport 2,000 passengers per hour.
The Söllereckbahn cable car is scheduled to be completely modernized by 2022. In the first step, the over 50-year-old Schrattenwang drag lift on the same route was replaced in just four months starting in summer 2019 with a modern premium 6-seater chairlift from LEITNER ropeways.
The advantages of the new facility:
- Shorter waiting times
- The weather protection hood protects winter sports enthusiasts from wind and weather
- Safety bar for small children
The new design features modern leather seats and high-quality, non-slip upper materials, which further increase comfort. Children and beginners can learn to ski on the most modern facilities.
Technical details of the new Schrattenwangbahn:
- Detachable 6-seater chairlift with child safety lock and weather protection hood
- Length: Inclined length 561.36 m
- Vertical drop: 166.40 m
- Height: Valley station 1,279.60 m / Mountain station 1,446 m
- Number of towers: 7
- Drive: 100% green electricity from alpine hydropower
Development of the Schrattenwangbahn - Construction diary
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New Schrattenwangbahn construction
07/29/2019
Demolition of the Schrattenwang lift
09/05/2019
The Schrattenwang surface lift is currently being dismantled and replaced with a modern premium 6-seater chairlift from LEITNER ropeways. Images of the demolition can be found here.
Road construction & installation of the material cable car
09/13/2019
Before a new railway can even be built, a road must first be built and a material cable car installed. This is the only way to transport machinery and the necessary materials to the construction sites.
Avalanche protection & foundations
09/19/2019
A stone wall is being built to protect against avalanches at the mountain station of the new Schrattenwangbahn. At the same time, the foundations for the new valley and mountain stations are already being built.
New supports and stations
10/15/2019
Construction of the Schrattenwangbahn cable car can now begin. Leitner's technicians are assembling the new supports and stations like a large puzzle. Assembly will begin at the new mountain station.
The new valley station of the Schrattenwangbahn
11/07/2019
The new Schrattenwangbahn cable car is slowly taking shape. The new valley station is almost complete. The mountain station is also already in place, but still needs some finishing touches.
Schrattenwangbahn - First chair hangs
11/19/2019
The cable has now been pulled on the new Schrattenwangbahn cable car, and the first chair has been hung on the cable. The new 6-seater chair boasts comfortable individual seats, weatherproof hoods, and child-safe indi...
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The Schrattenwangbahn is ready for operation!
12/11/2019
