Release from 08.10.2026

Reiterkogel cable car: construction enters the final stage

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Construction of the new D1+D1b Reiterkogel cable car in the centre of Hinterglemm is taking shape. The valley, mid and mountain stations are in place, and Doppelmayr’s ropeway installation work is largely complete. Following the successful cable pull and subsequent splicing, the first of the 71 cabins are now being delivered and installed.

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The next major milestone comes in November, when testing and trial runs without passengers will take place on the new 10-person monocable gondola. The new Reiterkogel cable car is scheduled to begin operating with the start of the winter season on 27 November 2026.

“We are very pleased with construction progress so far and remain fully on schedule. A project of this scale involves many interdependent tasks, making close coordination essential. We would therefore like to extend our sincere thanks to all the construction companies involved and to our employees for their tremendous commitment and excellent cooperation,” say Managing Directors Manuel Hirner and Wolfgang Gensbichler.

The new D1+D1b Reiterkogel cable car replaces the existing lift, which dates back to 1997, and will take passengers directly to the summit in two sections. With 71 cabins, a capacity of up to 2,500 passengers per hour and a journey time of around 8.6 minutes, the new lift will offer greater comfort and a direct ride up the Reiterkogel and into the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.

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New Reiterkogel top station
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managing directors at the construction site
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visualisation of the new middle station at Reiterkogel
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new middlestation of Reiterkogel cable car
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