Gondola · Plan de Corones · Trentino Alto Adige
Alpen Connecting
Alpen Connecting (gondola) serves Plan de Corones, Trentino Alto Adige. The line measures 2,176 m and covers 530 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 1,624 m. The top station is at 2,154 m. The ride takes about 6.7 minutes. Declared capacity is 3,100 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 2,176 m
- Vertical drop
- 530 m
- Top station
- 2,154 m
- Hourly capacity
- 3,100 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 2,176 m · Vertical drop 530 m · Average gradient 24%
Gondola Alpen Connecting, Base station 1,624 m, Top station 2,154 m, Length 2,176 m, Vertical drop 530 m, Average gradient 24%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 2,176 m
- Vertical drop
- 530 m
- Base station
- 1,624 m
- Top station
- 2,154 m
- Average gradient
- 24%
- Hourly capacity
- 3,100 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 10
- Ride time
- 6.7 min
- Heated seats
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Plan de Corones
- Sonne Chairlift · 2,272 m
- Belvedere Gondola · 2,272 m
- Ruis Gondola · 2,264 m
- Olang II Gondola · 2,262 m
- Plateau Chairlift · 2,262 m
- Kronplatz 2000 Gondola · 2,256 m
- Kronplatz II Gondola · 2,256 m
- Gipfelbahn Gondola · 2,250 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Alpen Connecting?
The line measures 2,176 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 530 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Alpen Connecting?
The ride takes about 6.7 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Alpen Connecting cover?
Alpen Connecting covers 530 m of vertical drop, from 1,624 m to 2,154 m. Altitudes come from OpenStreetMap and the Open-Meteo elevation model, so they can vary by a few metres.
How many people per hour does Alpen Connecting carry?
Declared capacity is 3,100 people per hour, with 10 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Alpen Connecting open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Plan de Corones: usually December to April, with a summer season from June to September where it is offered. Dates change every year and are published by the lift operator.
Where is Alpen Connecting and how do you get there?
The base station is in Plan de Corones, Trentino Alto Adige, at 1,624 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,154 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.