Traffic congestion in the affected villages, the habitat of rare animals and possible avalanche danger stand in the way of the planned Tyrolean ski merger in the western low mountain range. The “crown” knows the details.
“There are still a number of obstacles that need to be overcome in this project,” says the deputy. State environmental lawyer Walter Tschon about the plans outlined in the “Krone” for a merger of the Muttereralm and Axamer Lizum ski areas. As reported, a connecting cable car is planned from the Mutterer Alm ski area with an intermediate station in the Birgitzköpfl area.
This 10-person cable car then leads from this intermediate station to the Axamer Lizum valley station. The old two-seater chairlift is now outdated.
The question of meaning must be asked
It is legitimate that people are now seriously considering a merger, Tschon explains. “But the bigger question will have to be asked whether skiing at this altitude and the associated investments still make sense.
The fact is that the descent to the valley station of the Götzner Bahn is only possible without danger on a few winter days.”
Not enough water for snow cannons
In recent years this has only been possible with very large amounts of water and energy. The state environmental attorney is not yet officially involved; a position will only be taken “after all ongoing project documents and reports submitted during the investigation have been presented.”
Kalkkögel rest area may not be touched
However, as part of the takeover of the Muttereralmbahn by the tourism group Tatry Mountain Resorts in 2021, Tschon already emphasized that no part of the project should be located in the quiet area of Kalkkögel. “In addition, in principle, no naturally valuable areas such as wetlands should be damaged.
Apparently there should be habitat for black grouse and capercaillie near the planned project area. Any planned piste connections are therefore not supported in this area. The avalanche danger in the Götzner Grube should also not be ignored.”
Source: Krone
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