A new chapter for Bergbahnen Brandnertal
Loischkopfbahn heralds a new future
Managing Director Michael Domig on the new building and the vision for Brandnertal
The sun bathes the peaks of the Rätikon in warm light, the fog slowly recedes from the valley. Here, in the middle of nature, a new future begins for Brandnertal - with the new construction of the Loischkopfbahn. What this project means for guests, locals and the entire region, reveals Michael DomigManaging Director of Bergbahnen Brandnertal.
Mr. Domigwhat does the new construction of the Loischkopfbahn for the Brandnertal?
We see the new Loischkopfbahn as a key project that will strengthen the Brandnertal in the long term. Our region is a place for nature lovers, for adventure-seekers and for all those who are looking for genuine, unadulterated mountain moments. With the new lift, we are not only improving the infrastructure, but also the way in which people can experience the mountains - comfortably, barrier-free and at any time of year.
How will the guest experience change with the new train?
( br)The ride will not only be faster, but also more relaxed. In just eight minutes, you float from the Tschengla to the Loischkopf - in modern ten-person cabins with plenty of space, panoramic windows and the option of simply taking bikes or baby carriages with you in summer. At the new middle station ski beginners:inside can get off to a gentle start on the slopes. Our aim isthat everyone, from the first turn to the summit tour, feels comfortable and can enjoy nature in all its beauty.
The protection of nature is particularly important to you. How will the project be implemented sustainably?
The Brandnertal is not just a vacation region - it is home, habitat and retreat for many protected animal species. The capercaillie in particular has its last large habitat here in Vorarlberg. We have therefore developed a comprehensive protection concept that consciously focuses on gentle tourism. Targeted wildlife rest areas, new routes and an information program are intended to raise awareness of this sensitive habitat. The aim is to harmoniously combine nature and adventure.
What does the new building mean for summer operations?
Brandnertal is increasingly developing into a year-round destination. With the new lift, the Loischkopf for hikersfamilies and bikers:inside even more accessible. We are redesigning the bike park, optimizing routes and creating a new children's bike park at the valley station as an additional offer for families. Our aim isthat guests discover the mountain in their own way - be it with hiking boots, on two wheels or very comfortably by train.
How do locals benefit from this project?
The Loischkopfbahn is an investment in the future - and in the future of the entire valley. entire valley. It secures jobs, strengthens the regional economy and ensures that our homeland remains worth living in for future generations. At the same time, we want to remain an authentic place - not a leisure park, but a genuine mountain village with character and soul.
When will the first guests be able to ride the new train?
If everything goes according to plan, construction will start in April 2025, directly after the winter season. We will take the first ride together at the opening in winter 2025/26 - a moment that will herald a new era for Brandnertal. And I'm already looking forward to it.