The New Loischkopf Cable Car in Bürserberg

With the official groundbreaking in April 2025, a forward-looking project begins in the Brandnertal tourist region: the construction of the new Loischkopf cable car in Bürserberg. After a two-year delay due to environmental concerns – particularly to protect the capercaillie population – the realization of a state-of-the-art 10-passenger gondola lift is now underway, combining comfort, efficiency, and environmental awareness.

Comprehensive Planning from a Single Source

Melzer & Hopfner has been commissioned as the overall technical planner, responsible for key planning and coordination tasks. Our range of services at a glance:

• Feasibility study for evaluating and optimizing the route
• Cable car engineering with consideration of current safety and comfort standards
• Structural engineering including architectural design of the stations
  
• Tenders for cable car technology and construction trades
• Coordination with authorities, especially in the sensitive context of nature conservation
• Site supervision to ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence
  
  
  

Nature Conservation as an Integral Part of the Project

A key challenge and core element of the project was integrating environmental regulations. The sensitive habitat of the highly endangered capercaillie was protected as effectively as possible through detailed planning and close coordination with authorities and NGOs. The two-year delay was used to develop viable solutions – successfully.

Comfort and Sustainability for an Entire Region

The new lift combines top-level riding comfort with technical innovation: spacious cabins with barrier-free access, an optimized guidance system, and modern station buildings featuring high-quality wood and glass architecture create an all-around improved user experience. The valley, mid, and mountain stations are being newly constructed and will serve as central access points to the expansive leisure area.

A Milestone for the Brandnertal

Commissioning is scheduled for December 2025 – a significant step for the tourism and infrastructure development of the Brandnertal.

At Melzer & Hopfner, we are proud to have contributed our expertise to this flagship project – navigating the intersection of technology, nature, and tourism development.