Fun and safety for skiers. The Schwarzeckbahn has provided access to the Schwarzeck plateau from Lofer since the winter season 2012/13. Individual footrests, bubbles and heated seats make this the first 8-seater chairlift of its kind worldwide. In addition to a combination of features geared specifically to families and children, the installation offers a transport capacity of over 3,200 PPH as well as maximum safety thanks to the electronic monitoring of the automatic restraining bars. These are automatically closed before the carriers leave the bottom station and not opened again until the unloading zone is reached in the top station. The south-facing side of the parking facility in the bottom station is equipped with photovoltaic cells covering a surface area of 240 m². The electricity produced by this solar energy system helps to meet the ski resort’s power requirements.