Colle Cable Car — Far from the Madding Crowd
In Kohlern, time seems to have stood still. The small mountain village lies at about 1100 metres above sea level and is a calming green refuge for all those seeking to escape the bustle of the city.
The wealthy residents of Bolzano discovered this scenic place for themselves over 100 years ago and — although Kohlern could only be reached by foot or via oxcart back then — started to build mansions for their summer retreat. It was the business-minded innkeeper Josef Staffler who recognized the potential of this picturesque area and decided to foster tourism by developing a new means of transportation: a cable car.
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Timetable
The cable car runs every 15 minutes (lunch break from 11AM to 12AM). The journey takes about 5 minutes. Please refer to the timetable for detailed information. Please note that some trips are cancelled on Sundays and public holidays.
Prices & Information
The ticket desk is located at the mountain station.
- One-way ticket: € 4,00
- Round-trip ticket: € 8,00
The ride is free for children under 6 years. A maximum of 5 bicycles can be carried per trip. The price is 4€ each. It is possible to travel with the SouthTyrol Pass and Mobilcard without additional fees. Passes must be validated at the blue ticket machine at the mountain station.
The History of the Cable Car
Material ropeways made of hemp ropes were already used in antiquity to overcome gorges and rivers. There are also descriptions of ropeway-like installations from the Middle Ages, which were mainly constructed to…