Saalbach Hinterglemm Announce New Solar-Powered Gondola for 26/27
Saalbach Hinterglemm Announce New Solar-Powered Gondola for 26/27
Published : 17-Apr-2026 07:26
Austria's leading Seatbach Hinterglemm ski area, one of the country's largest and hosts of the most recent Alpine Skiing World Championships in 2025, has announced that its key Reiterkogel lift is getting a multi-million Euro upgrade for next winter.
The current lift, which dates back to 1997, is to be upgraded to a state-of-the-art 10-passenger monocable gondola from Doppelmayr, offering significantly greater comfort, quality, and flow than its 30 year old predecessor.
But besides being faster and with greater capacity, the new D1 Reiterkogel will feature a new second section which will take skiers directly to the summit of the Reiterkogel, while at the same time creating direct access from the centre of Hinterglemm right into the heart of the ski area.
"After two intensive years, we started construction of the Reiterkogelbahn on April 7, the first cable car we are allowed to build in our role as managing directors. This project is therefore something very special full of passion, shaped by many learning moments and strong team spirit. We are proud and grateful that our vision is now becoming reality thanks to our shareholders, employees and landowners," says Managing Director Manuel Hirner.
Spacious cabins and barrier-free boarding areas ensure that everyone feels comfortable here from families and bikers to winter sports enthusiasts. Large photovoltaic systems are also planned on the open areas of the stations, which will help supply the cable car with green, self-generated electricity.
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