Climb to the Top of Germany’s Highest Construction Site

The documentary “RIDE TO THE TOP – Germany’s Highest Construction Site” showcases the construction of a record-breaking cable car on Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze.

The cable car will climb an unprecedented 1,945 meters and set three world records: a 127-meter steel aerial tramway tower, a free span ropeway of 3.2 kilometers, and a one-section height difference of 1,945 meters.

The construction project is being carried out at an elevation of nearly 3,000 meters, posing several challenges for the team of experts. The strong winds, lack of space, and steep precipice make it difficult to set up the crane, which is the first step in the construction project.

The crane is a rotating tower crane that can withstand wind speeds of up to 280 kilometers an hour. It is brought to the peak by a special helicopter from a Swiss specialist company.

The helicopter has a lifting capacity of 5 tons and transports all 25 components of the crane to the peak in one go. The assembly crew carries out precision work despite the windy conditions and assembles the crane at the peak. The tip of the crane is now the highest point in Germany, at 2,975 meters above sea level.

To anchor the suspension cables, an area has to be cleared by targeted blasts, and the boulders are then transported down the mountain using a material cableway. The material cableway is key to the logistics chain of the construction project, as it transports concrete, steel girders, glass facades, insulation, tools, and machinery to the peak.

Despite the challenging conditions, the construction site is crowded, and the summit remains open to visitors for the duration of the project. This poses a challenge for the team, as they have to steer the crane via remote control and contend with the visitors’ curiosity and questions.

The construction project is a logistical balancing act, with several companies working at the same time and the throngs of tourists to contend with. The new mega cableway and summit station will feature an enormous observation platform and a glass-walled building.

When complete, the facade surface will measure 2,000 square meters and consume more than 1,000 tons of steel and 1,500 cubic meters of concrete.

In conclusion, the documentary showcases the challenges and achievements of building a record-breaking cable car on Germany’s highest peak, highlighting the expertise, precision, and logistical challenges involved in such a project.

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