TL;DR
Kronplatz is retiring its long-running K1+2 gondola lift after this winter season, with construction of a brand-new replacement system starting immediately. The new lift has been designed in collaboration with Italian automotive firm Pininfarina, with cabin interiors featuring South Tyrolean loden fabric and a gold and bronze station aesthetic. It's a significant upgrade for one of the Dolomites' most-used mountain connections.
One of Kronplatz's most-used lifts is being retired, and its replacement is getting the full Pininfarina treatment.
The K1+2 gondola - long considered one of the South Tyrolean resort's most important mountain connections - has been decommissioned at the close of the 2025/2026 winter season. Dismantling begins in the coming weeks, with construction of a completely new system starting immediately after. According to Kronplatz, some components from the old lift will be repurposed at another location rather than scrapped outright.
Why This Lift Matters
The K1+2 has been the primary route up from Reischach for the majority of skiers visiting Kronplatz. It's not a secondary or supplementary connection - it's the one most people use. That makes this more than a routine infrastructure refresh. Replacing it requires getting the new system right, and Kronplatz appears to be taking that seriously.
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