Kellerjoch: Strong debate about the future of the ski area!

Kellerjoch: Strong debate about the future of the ski area!

In the Karwendel silver region, there is agreement that the ski area on the Kellerjoch must be preserved. The long -standing owner, the family, has concrete plans in the drawer to continue to make the location attractive. Daniel Kostenzer proposes a gondola lift that would lead from the valley towards Hecher to strengthen summer tourism and the local population. "We can create added value so that the locals reach the Kellerjoch in a very short time," said Kostenzer. The financial investment for this valley connection is estimated at 30 to 40 million euros, which can only be realized in close cooperation with the municipalities and the tourism association, as he explains.

Andreas that denwein from the tourism association sees potential for a year -round operation: "A tal connection would be optimal in terms of traffic. However, this requires an investment many customers, and you also have to consider what happens to the large number of visitors on the mountain." These critical voices raise questions that cannot be ignored. Mayor Victoria Weber from Schwaz is committed to the continued existence of the lifts on the Kellerjoch after the city has already invested in snowmaking and toboggan run in recent years. She emphasizes the need for further discussions: "It is amazing how many solutions already existed. It is important that we check all options and then make a decision." The coming summer could be decisive for the Kellerjochbahn because the operator is ready to leave the railway to the city or an investor, as reported.

Interest in expanding summer and winter tourism in the region is high. However, the challenges when planning a valley connection increase the pressure on the actors involved. It remains to be seen whether and how the planned measures become a reality, because without a strong cooperation it becomes difficult to adapt the infrastructure to the needs of visitors and the locals. The concerns raised are not to be neglected, and those responsible know that the coming months will be decisive to make the future of the Kellerjoch, as it is presented on Kellerjochbahn.at