New connection for the ski area
At Hauser Kaibling, a 10-person gondola lift is replacing the existing ‘Senderbahn’ lift, while on the Planai, the new 8-person chairlift ‘Mitterhausalm I’ is replacing the old Sonneckbahn lift. Construction work began in spring 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in time for the start of the 2025/26 season.
"The decision to replace the existing 4-seater chairlift with a 10-seater gondola lift was made due to the topography and the two-minute reduction in travel time. Its aerodynamic cabin shape makes it less susceptible to wind and offers significantly increased ride comfort. The ski rack in the gondola allows for comfortable and quick boarding and disembarking, which is a great relief, especially for families," says Klaus Hofstätter, Managing Director of Hauser Kaibling.
The new 8-seater chairlift ‘Mitterhausalm I’ from Doppelmayr replaces the previous 4-seater chairlift ‘Sonneck’ and provides a faster and more comfortable connection from Hauser Kaibling to Planai. With a capacity of 3,000 people per hour and a travel time of only three minutes, waiting times are a thing of the past. Seat heating, covers and comfortable upholstery ensure maximum seating comfort even on cold days.
‘The two new lifts, “Mitterhausalm I” and “Senderbahn”, will greatly enhance the ski area connection between Planai and Hauser Kaibling in both directions. These improvements are the result of our joint efforts to offer winter sports enthusiasts a comfortable and modern skiing experience,’ says Georg Bliem, Managing Director of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen.
The province of Styria, as the main shareholder of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen and Hauser Kaibling, led by Governor Mario Kunasek, is delighted with the further development of tourism, which will set new standards in the Schladming-Dachstein region. ‘A ski resort that is already popular far beyond the region's borders will become even more attractive with the construction of the two lifts. From the coming ski season onwards, our guests will be able to travel more quickly and comfortably from Planai to Hauser Kaibling and vice versa. This project will strengthen the Schladming 4-mountain ski area as a magnet for winter tourism,’ says Governor Mario Kunasek.
