Loen Skylift, Aerial tramway in Stryn, Norway
Loen Skylift is an aerial tramway in Stryn that carries passengers from sea level to 1,011 meters on Mount Hoven in roughly five minutes. The modern cabins feature large windows across all sides, providing views across Nordfjord and surrounding peaks during the ride.
The tramway was completed in 2017, becoming Norway's first new aerial tramway since Hangursbanen opened in the 1960s. This opening marked the return of such transportation systems to the country after decades without new installations.
The name connects the mountain location to the distinctive peak visitors face during the journey. The tramway serves as a symbol of Norway's embrace of modern mountain tourism infrastructure.
The tramway operates throughout all seasons, though visitors should plan for changeable mountain weather that can affect visibility from the top. Wind conditions may occasionally restrict service, so checking conditions before visiting is worthwhile.
The system relies on just one support tower despite the steep mountain terrain, with an average slope of 53 degrees along the entire cable run. This single-tower design required advanced engineering to handle such an extreme gradient safely.
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