The new gondola lift on the Fageralm FAGERALMWAHN

Welcome to the construction diary of the new Fageralmbahn in Forstau!

Something big is being built here: with the new Fageralmbahn, Forstau is entering a new chapter in terms of comfort, technology and mountain experience.

On this page, we will keep you up to date with the latest information, pictures and insights into the construction work.

From the ground-breaking ceremony to the final commissioning - join us on the exciting journey to the new heart of our ski area.

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"FAGERALMBAHN"

Children's and family paradise gets new gondola lift!

Under the motto "Speed out, pleasure in!", a modern 8-seater "Fageralmbahn" gondola lift will take guests up to the sunny high plateau in just 12 minutes from the coming season. The new lift replaces the Forstaubahn and Jägerlift double chairlifts, offers more comfort for families and hikers and is also sustainable thanks to the takeover of parts of the Grossarl lift. Essential parts such as the control system, motor, gearbox, rope and additional new supports and cabins will be newly purchased. The investment costs amount to around 12 million euros. Construction will start in April 2025 once approval has been granted.

Technical details of the new Fageralmbahn at a glance:

Name Fageralmbahn
Capacity 1,160 p/h
Difference in altitude 810 m
Bottom station 935 m
Middle station 1,280 m
Mountain station 1,745 m
Operating length 3,527 m
Travel speed 6 m/s
Travel time 11.42 min.

Step by step to the new gondola lift

The construction diary of the Fageralmbahn in Forstau

Exclusive insights, exciting updates and lots of pictures directly from the construction site - all from our colleagues on site - ©️Reiteralm Bergbahnen.

AUGUST 2025: VALLEY and MOUNTAIN STATION

AUGUST 2025: Spectacular "LIFTSTÜTZENFLIEGEN"

AUGUST 2025: MIDDLE STATION

AUGUST 2025: MOUNTAIN STATION

JULY 2025: VALLEY, MIDDLE & MOUNTAIN STATION "grow"

JUNE 2025: VALLEY & MOUNTAIN STATION and CONNECTING PISTE from VORDERFAGER to JÄGERLIFTPISTE

JUNE 2025: VALLEY STATION

JUNE 2025: FIRST CONCRETE WORK AT THE VALLEY STATION

JUNE 2025: OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

Official ground-breaking ceremony on June 3, 2025

The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony was held on June 3, 2025 as part of an atmospheric ground-breaking ceremony. Renowned representatives from politics, business, landowners and companies attended the ceremony.

Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll was welcomed as a special guest of honor.

For the high-ranking politician, one thing is certain: "The Fageralm lift will be an absolute asset for tourism in Forstau. With this investment in the region, the Reiteralm Bergbahnen are ensuring a high level of comfort, safety and short waiting times for guests of all ages. This means even more quality and comfort for the popular family ski area in Pongau."

"I would like to say a big THANK YOU to ALL the partners involved. The new "Fageralmbahn" will strengthen our company, the Schladming Dachstein tourism region and the Enns-Pongau region as a winter tourism magnet and, above all, qualitatively expand and improve the ski offer for children and families. Together with all partners, another important step in the history of Reiteralm Bergbahnen will be implemented here," says a visibly delighted and proud Managing Director of Reiteralm Bergbahnen, Daniel Berchthaller.