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8 May 2021
Online-Catalogue of the Charity Auction of the Nebelhornbahn on 8 May 2021
Due to the new construction of the Nebelhornbahn in Oberstdorf/Allgäu, the Oberstdorf - Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen have given two of the old cabins, known to many vacationers, free of charge to the relief organizations of the Lions Club Oberallgäu and the Rotary Club Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal, so that they can auction them off for a good cause. Both clubs are now offering these two cabins in a charity auction in order to use the proceeds regionally, in particular to support children, young people and young families who have got into difficulties as a result of the Corona pandemic. It is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of alpine history.
The auction will be broadcast live on the Internet from the Nebelhorn mountain station at over 2,000 meters. Bidders must register in advance and can submit a written bid or bid live online. Even those who only want to watch the auction but do not want to bid can participate without registering. All information about registration can be found here. The cabins can be viewed in the run-up to the auction nearby the valley station on request.
The historic Oberstdorf Nebelhornbahn started its maiden voyage on a balmy summer's day in June 1930 and is still considered one of the longest passenger ropeways in the world. It is still the longest cable car in Germany and thus one of the best known in the Alpine region. It is divided into three sections and leads up to the summit of the Nebelhorn. Over a good 5.7 kilometers in length, it overcomes a difference in altitude of around 1400 meters.
The two cabins now on offer have been in use since the renovation of the Nebelhornbahn in 1977 and served the section between the Seealpe mid-station at 1280 meters and the Höfatsblick top station at 1932 meters until 2020. Over a distance of 2617 meters, the cabins covered a height difference of 652 meters. A 360 kW motor provided the drive at the top station. The maximum speed was 12 m/s.
They enabled millions of skiers, hikers and mountain lovers to enjoy a unique mountain experience with exhilarating panoramic views of more than 400 peaks. These cabins are inseparably linked with memories of skiing vacations, Alpine hikes and family vacations and are thus likely to become a popular, though unusual, collector's item. Instead of being forgotten, the cabins can preserve these memories for their future owners.
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