Seefelder Jochbahn, Aerial tramway in Seefeld in Tirol, Austria
The Seefelder Jochbahn is a pendulum aerial tramway in Seefeld in Tirol that runs from the Rosshütte at 1763 m to the Seefelder Joch at 2060 m. The 2018 installation by Ludwig Steurer Maschinen und Seilbahnbau uses the old station buildings with sliding platforms. It is owned by Bergbahnen Rosshütte Seefeld-Tirol-Reith AG.
The cable system opened in 1958, making the mountain accessible to many more people. A major renovation in 2018 introduced modern technology and increased capacity for visitors.
The name comes from the Seefelder Joch it serves; in the Karwendel, "Joch" often means a summit rather than a saddle. From the top station, hikers can follow a high-altitude panorama trail to the Seefelder Spitze (2221 m), Reither Spitze (2374 m) and Nördlinger Hütte (2239 m), or descend on foot to Seefeld.
The ride takes just a few minutes and covers the elevation gain quickly, so you arrive at the top soon after boarding. The ascent is straightforward and direct with no intermediate stops, making it a simple journey for everyone.
The name comes from the Seefelder Joch above; in the Karwendel, "Joch" usually means a summit rather than a saddle. The first lift here, opened on 26 June 1958, was built to Karl Peter's plans as a fully automatic cable car without an attendant in the cabin.
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