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New Fleiding cable car in Westendorf

News | 12.03.2019

After over 12 million rides and 25,000 loyal operating hours, an era came to an end on 31 March 2019: the Fleidingbahn, in operation since 1983, went into well-deserved retirement. However, the end also marks a new beginning: SkiWelt Westendorf is embarking on a pioneering major project - the construction of the ultra-modern 8CLD/B Fleidingbahn lift with its impressive panoramic scenery.

With an investment of 15.5 million euros, one of the most innovative 8-seater chairlifts in the world is being built - equipped with comfort seats, seat heating and weather protection bonnets. The new lift not only offers significantly more comfort, but also an enormous increase in transport capacity: up to 2,730 people per hour can reach the mountain quickly and comfortably. Thanks to the new route, the descent is also longer - for even more skiing fun on the slopes of the SkiWelt.

Once guests reach the highest point of the ski area, an unforgettable 360° view awaits them: From the Wilder Kaiser to the Großglockner and the Zillertal Alps. A spacious viewing platform invites you to linger, marvel and pause for a moment.

This new world of experience will be integrated into the holistic Alpinorama concept - under the motto "Come down and recharge your batteries on the mountain". In summer 2019 and 2020, additional themed trails will be created with lovingly staged adventure stations. Here, visitors can consciously take a deep breath, slow down and feel the power of the mountains in inspiring moments.

With a new cable car to the highest point of the SkiWelt

  • More convenience, service & speed
  • Comfort suspension, seat heating, weather protection bonnets
  • Piste extension for more fun on the slopes
  • SkiWelt's highest viewing experience
  • New viewing platform with 360° summit panorama
  • from the Wilder Kaiser, over the Großglockner, to the Zillertal Alps
  • New themed paths for inspiring moments
  • "Come down and refuel on the mountain"

Lifts for sale

100 chairs from the old 3-seater Fleidingbahn are being sold at a favourable price of € 250 each at the Bergbahn Westendorf. Contact us quickly!

Facts about the 8 CLD/B Fleidingbahn - the most modern chairlift on the market

Railway type8-seater chairlift with weather protection cover and seat heating (winter operation only)
Inclined length1.539,64 m
speed6.00 m/s
Journey time4.82 min
Conveying capacity2,730 P/h
Special feature1,892m mountain station with viewing platform (viewing platform open all year round)
InvestmentEUR 15.5 M
ManufacturerCompany Doppelmayr
Architect/planningAB Cable car planning office - Martin Aschaber
Start of constructionSpring 2019
CompletionStart of the 2019/20 winter season

Contact us

Bergbahnen Westendorf GmbH
Bergliftstraße 18
AT-6363 Westendorf

Email: bergbahnen.westendorf@skiwelt.at
Telephone: +43 5334 2000
Fax: +43 5334 2000 1017