zellamseeXpress Viehhofen
The link between Glemm Valley and the Schmitten
Your shuttle to the mountain world
Effortless ascent to the Schmittenhöhe with the zellamseeXpress
The quickest way to reach the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See is by taking the zellamseeXpress. This state-of-the-art 10-seater single-cable circulating ropeway covers the distance from Viehhofen to Salersbachköpfl in a swift 12 minutes. With 300 parking spaces available at the valley station, you can start your ski day relaxed and stress-free. The zellamseeXpress seamlessly connects the Schmittenhöhe with the Glemm Valley.
The highlight: At the mountain station of the zellamseeXpress, at an impressive altitude of 1,920 metres, you are greeted with spectacular 360-degree views of the region’s majestic mountain scenery.
The zellamseeXpress: a visionary achievement
A landmark project unfolding in two construction phases
One of the main challenges was establishing a stable foundation in this demanding landscape, which required the construction of an exceptionally tall support structure. Support 3, impressive in itself, stands 40 meters tall at a striking 21-degree angle, anchoring the cable car system firmly to the mountainside. Prior to this, extensive slope stabilisation work had to be carried out, including the application of 70 cubic meters of shotcrete. The support rests on a 210-metre underground ossature created with piles. After ensuring slope stability, the foundation – comprising 100 cubic metres of concrete and nine tonnes of reinforcement material – was laid.
Another complex task was the installation and splicing of the hauling cable, further complicated by the challenging terrain. It required multiple pulling ropes and a 70-metre splicing frame to meticulously wind up and join the cable ends.
Project overview
Reactivation of the old ski route to the Glemm valley
Ground-breaking and commencement of section II, slope construction, commencement of belt reversal station
Opening of the (upper) section II of the zellamseeXpress
Ground-breaking and commencement of (lower) section I of the zellamseeXpress in Viehhofen
On 7 December – opening of the zellamseeXpress
Facts about the zellamseeXpress
Middle station1115 m
Mountain station1.920 m
Section II: 9.22 min
Facts about the zellamseeXpress
- Inaugurated on 7 December 2019
- 10-seater single-cable circulating ropeway from the D-Line series by Doppelmayr
- Elevation: valley station – 865 m, middle station – 1,115 m, mountain station – 1,920 m
- Capacity: 2,800 people/h
- Travel time – Section I: 2.7 min
- Travel time – Section II: 9.22 min
The zellamseeXpress in action
Visiting the ski resort via the zellamseeXpress
Winter sports enthusiasts eager to access the resort via the shortest possible route can board the 10-seater single-cable circulating ropeway at the zellamseeXpress valley station. Reaching Viehhofen – the starting point for your mountain adventures – is a breeze whether you’re travelling by car or by bus. Thanks to a superb infrastructure and public transport network, your journey to the slopes begins with ease and comfort.
