Doppelmayr/Garaventa Annual Brochure 2017

98|99 Detachable Chairlifts
8-CLD-B Flimjoch
Silvrettaseilbahn AG
Ischgl | Austria
Inclined length 1,797 m
Vertical rise 454 m
Speed 5.0 m/s
Capacity 3,200 PPH
The 24-year-old Flimjoch lift was the absolute transport king of all the
lifts operated by Silvrettaseilbahn AG. By the end of the winter season
2015/2016, it had made almost 30 million trips. Since December 2016,
it has been replaced by an 8-seater chairlift from Doppelmayr.
The top station of the new lift has two exits – one on the eastern side
and one on the northern side. This was done to address the issue of
changing wind conditions on the ridge. Depending on the wind situation,
either the eastern or northern exit can be opened, providing a
major improvement in comfort.
Another special feature is the tower number 3. It is an intersection tower
and consequently part of two 8-seater chairlifts: the Höllboden lift and
the Flimjoch lift. With up to 6,900 passengers an hour, it ranks as one
of the towers with the highest passenger flows worldwide.