La Loupe Garmisch-Partenkirchen #5 2017

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engl. / If one were to put together all the
kilometres the Eibsee cable car covered, it
would have gone around the world 76 times,
this past April it finally ceased operations.
However, even if the retirement of the wellknown
aerial tramway touches those who
witnessed its construction, members of staff
of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn as well as locals
and guests, it’s not all doom and gloom:
as of 21 December 2017 the new Zugspitze
Cable Car will fill in as a worthy successor,
with plenty of sophisticated elements and
innovation.
The Zugspitze Cable Car breaks three world records: with 127 metres,
the steel pillar that was constructed for the aerial tramway is the
highest in the world, with 1,945 metres the total altitude difference
covered in one section also is the longest worldwide and the longest
span field in the world is 3,213 metres. The new aerial tramway really
is a superlative project! It’s already a given that the new Zugspitze
Cable is not just unique when it comes to construction and technical
aspects but that it will also make history in terms of size and complexity
– a big day for the company history of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn.
No more long waiting times
Not only does the new cable car impress with much more comfortable
rides, the waiting times are also much shorter. And glass will
play an important role: the modern valley station provides visitors
with a free view of Eibsee and Zugspitze. And the cable cars’ glass
walls guarantee panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Grand finale
Germany’s highest-situated construction site entered its final phase
on 9 January 2017. In May and June, the 153-ton carrier cables
were delivered to Grainau in Upper Bavaria, all the way from
Romanshorn in Switzerland – the cables are mounted in July and
August. A milestone in October: the two new cabins will be mounted.
Until the ceremonial opening on 21 December 2017 all those
who are interested have the possibility to visit the construction site
during a guided tour that takes place twice daily and Bayerische
Zugspitzbahn also has a construction diary online where webcams
continuously film the progress.
Sport & Freizeit
Breathe in fresh mountain air – despite the construction site
All those who wanted to see Germany’s highest peak at 2,962
altitude metres before the new cable car is opened can relax: between
3 April and 20 December 2017 Zugspitze can still be reached
with the cog railway and the glacier railway. That way visitors can
still enjoy the wonderful view of around 400 peaks in four alpine
countries during the final construction phase!
Weitere Informationen / for more information see: www.zugspitze.de
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