The 2024/25 winter season at Hauser Kaibling in Austria began with the new CD8C “Kaiblinggrat” from LEITNER, which replaces a 30-yearold chairlift. This modernization work is bringing a new generation of ropeway technology to the skiing area, offering greater comfort and more capacity. Since opening in December 2024, the system has been transporting up to 3,600 passengers per hour, making it the highest- capacity chairlift in Styria. With the main motor producing 704 kW of continuous power and the cabins moving at 6 m/s, the ropeway provides an enhanced visitor experience for winter sports fans. The 68 LEITNER Premium Chairs EVO carry passengers between the stations in just four and a half minutes, while a conveyor belt with lifting table makes it easy for children to board. The chairlift is also serving as a test bench for the innovative LeitPilot technology, which should allow the stations to operate autonomously in future. Another major plus point for the new system is the ability to convert it into a gondola lift for summer operations.
