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Last month, Doppelmayr-Garaventa released its highly anticipated Annual Worldwide 2016 Report. Each year, the world’s largest ropeway manufacturer produces this impressive publication which documents the many incredible rope-driven installations built in the previous year.

Doppelmayr Annual Report 2016. Images from Doppelmayr.

The 158-page book is chock full of stunning photos and jaw-dropping facts for all 103 installations built in 2015. This makes the highly visual guide a light-hearted read for audiences of all backgrounds and ages.

While every year Doppelmayr continues to be at the forefront of ropeway innovation, the spectacular variety seen in the 2016 version is particularly memorable. As the technology continues to build its profile in cities, a few new ropeway systems may have key implications for urban settings.
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30-TDG Fansipan Legend 

The Fansipan Legend in Northern Vietnam sets the world record for 3S/tricable detachable gondolas with the greatest elevation change (vertical rise) at 1251m. It provides visitors of all mobility levels the chance to experience the roof of Indochina. As 3S technology continues to mature and develop, it paves the way for even more impressive installations and opportunities in cities.
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30-TDG Penkenbahn 

The brand new 3S Penkenbahn in Austria’s Mayrhofner Bergbahnen makes a 6.5 degree turn only on towers. Passengers are whisked up the side of Penken mountain in spacious cabins where they have access to ski and hiking terrain. The ability to make turns on towers without a mid-station means greater flexibility for cable cars to navigate complex urban built-form. This engineering marvel is unprecedented and showcases Doppelmayr’s committed to innovation.

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6/8-CDG Riederalp–Blausee / 6/8-CDG Blausee–Moosfluh

The Riederalp-Blausse-Moosfluh combined lift in Switzerland is designed with the capability to realign stations and towers in both a vertical and horizontal direction. This unique design was necessary to accommodate shifting geological conditions as engineers predict that the glacier will move between 5-11m in the next 25 years. This system demonstrates the remarkable ingenuity of Doppelmayr’s designers to build cable lifts in the face of almost insurmountable odds.
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10-MDG Kirchenkarbahn

Austria’s Kirchenkarbahn in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl becomes the first cable car built with Doppelmayr’s next-generation D-Line technology. Of the many new benefits, this innovative system offers lower noise levels, and greater maintenance friendliness. As urban systems place higher performance demands and requirements, the D-Line helps Doppelmayr cement its position as the world leader in ropeways.

Summary

Of course Doppelmayr’s installations span beyond the systems we’ve mentioned above and every system has its own special and unique story to tell.

For a full look at the company’s accomplishments, be sure to download and share a copy of their report. Click here.
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