09/14/2017
The 2017/18 winter season welcomes a new cable car and express lift in St. Johann which combined offer a better skiing experience, both for families with children and for those of you looking for more challenges on the slopes.
The new cable car at Eichenhof offers a high degree of comfort and a more satisfying skiing experience in St. Johann. The cable car departs from Eichenhof base station up to Grander-Schupf and t he modern base station will provide a smooth ascent for the cars.
We are also welcoming a new express lift close to the gondola lift, which takes you from the Grander-Schupf restaurant up to the top station for the Eichenhof 2 T-bar lift. We also have a new snow-making system that ensures greater snow safety and safer skiing at our new resort.
Short facts about the new cable car
Length: 960 metres
Number of cars: 24
Max. people per car: 10
Total passengers: 1,800 people/hour
Length: 960 metres
Number of cars: 24
Max. people per car: 10
Total passengers: 1,800 people/hour
Short facts about the new express lift
Length: 1630 metres
Number of 6-person chair lifts: 55
Speed: 6 m/s
Total capacity: 2400 people
Length: 1630 metres
Number of 6-person chair lifts: 55
Speed: 6 m/s
Total capacity: 2400 people
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