Kellerjoch: Strong debate about the future of the ski area has been sparked!

Kellerjoch: Strong debate about the future of the ski area has been sparked!

There is agreement in the Karwendel silver region that the Kellerjoch ski area must be preserved. The long-time owners, the Kostenzer family, have concrete plans in place to continue to make the location attractive. Daniel Kostenzer proposes a gondola lift that would run from the valley towards Hecher to boost summer tourism as well as the local population. “We can create added value so that locals can reach the Kellerjoch in a very short time,” says Kostenzer. The financial investment for this valley connection is estimated at 30 to 40 million euros, which can only be achieved in close cooperation with the communities and the tourism association, as he explains.

Andreas Jenewein from the tourism association sees potential for year-round operation: "A valley connection would be optimal in terms of transport. However, such an investment requires a lot of customers, and you also have to consider what happens to the large number of visitors up on the mountain." These critical voices raise questions that cannot be ignored. Mayor Victoria Weber von Schwaz is committed to the continued existence of the lifts at Kellerjoch after the city has already invested in snowmaking and the toboggan run in recent years. She emphasizes the need for further discussions: "It's amazing how many solutions there have already been. It's important that we examine all options and then make a decision." The coming summer could be crucial for the Kellerjochbahn, as the operator is prepared to hand the railway over to the city or an investor, for example tirol.orf.at reported.

There is high interest in expanding summer and winter tourism in the region. However, the challenges in planning a valley connection increase the pressure on the actors involved. Whether and how the planned measures will become reality remains to be seen, because without strong cooperation it will be difficult to adapt the infrastructure to the needs of visitors and locals. The concerns raised cannot be ignored, and those responsible know that the coming months are crucial in shaping the future of the Kellerjoch, as it is on kellerjochbahn.at is presented.