Zugspitze cable car
Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG
Railroad builderDoppelmayr/Garaventa
The aerial tramway holds three world records:
Longest free span
Highest steel support
Greatest height difference
The gondola lift has a capacity of 580 people per hour and can accommodate up to 120 passengers. The ride takes about 10 minutes and runs from the Eibsee valley station at 1,000 meters above sea level to the Zugspitze mountain station at 2,962 meters above sea level. The gondola lift has modern facilities such as heated seats, Wi-Fi and a special glass floor that provides a breathtaking view of the landscape. It is also barrier-free accessible and thus offers a comfortable and safe way to reach the summit of the Zugspitze.
Carrying ropes:
INTEGRA-DATA
fully sealed with FO
Length: 4x4'900 m
Ø: 72 mm
Train ropes:
COMPACTA
Length: 2 x 4'610 m
Ø: 47 mm and 41 mm