Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen (Innsbruck Nordkette Cable Cars), Innsbruck

The Innsbruck Nordkette Cable Cars (Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen) in Tyrol provides access to the Nordkette, the southernmost part of the Karwendel mountain range. These cable cars operate in three sections, connecting downtown Innsbruck with the Seegrube station (1905 meters above sea level) and further to the Hafelekar mountain station (2269 meters above sea level).

The first section, from Innsbruck's old town to Hungerburg, is served by the "Hungerburgbahn" cable car, while the second and third sections to the Seegrube and Hafelekar stations are operated by two cable cars with a total of three cabins. The Seegrube and particularly the Hafelekarspitze offer panoramic views of Innsbruck city, the Inn Valley, and the Karwend.

In summer, the area serves as a starting point for hikes in the Nordkette and Karwendel mountains. Just west of the Hafelekar station, there's the entrance to the Innsbruck via Ferrata. Below the Hungerburg-Seegrube section of the Nordkettenbahn, you'll find the Nordkette single trail, a challenging route popular among freeride mountain bikers in Europe.

The Goetheweg trail extends from the Hafelekarhaus of the Nordkettenbahn to the Pfeishütte north of Rumer Spitze. In winter, the cable car, along with two chairlifts, forms a winter sports area. The Skylinepark snow park here is particularly loved by snowboarders and freeskiers.

Skiing enthusiasts are attracted to the famous ski routes from the summit of Hafelekar, offering thrilling and varied skiing experiences amidst the imposing rocks, especially in deep snow conditions. Towards the end of the winter season, many athletes head to Seegrube for snow gliding. After being briefly renamed Nordpark, the ski area has reverted to its original name, Innsbruck Nordkette Cable Cars, since 2009.