Seilbahn Reiteralpe, Military aerial tramway in Schneizlreuth, Germany
The Seilbahn Reiteralpe is an aerial cable system in the Bavarian Alps connecting Oberjettenberg to the Reiteralpe plateau. The system overcomes an elevation difference of approximately 1000 meters across a distance of 2100 meters with just one support tower.
The system was completed in 1965 and opened up the mountain area for infrastructure and transport. The construction with minimal support structure was an engineering solution for the challenging alpine topography of the region.
The cable system connects two areas within a military installation and is used by soldiers and technical personnel. It enables daily work and training in the mountains where infrastructure would otherwise be difficult to access.
The cabin transports up to 15 people or 2000 kilograms of cargo and can be quickly converted from a passenger version to a freight version. Transportation is adapted to the alpine environment and functions in varying weather conditions.
The main cable span stretches for 1980 meters without an intermediate support, making it one of the longest unsupported spans in Germany. This technical achievement allowed the remote area to be accessed without additional towers.
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