Contract plus EKHG
We assess contract and EKHG claims. Reversed burden under 1298 helps you.
Cableway & lift operators
Mountain station exit fall: lift operator liability
Falls at the mountain station exit trigger contract and EKHG liability. We explain duty of care and intervention.
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2 July 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer, Rechtsanwalt
The lift ticket creates a transport contract. It includes a contractual duty of protection.
Cable cars also fall under EKHG. Falls at the exit relate to slope, ice and staff.
Fall at exit
Mountain station fall
Check contract, exit ramp and staff response in three steps.
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What caused the fall at the exit?
Ramp, staff or personal mistake.
All paths at a glance
Overview of all answers.
Staff fault
Late stop creates liability. We secure statements and CCTV.
Personal responsibility
Pure mistakes remain with you. We check residual EKHG claims.
Contractual duty of protection
Contractual duty of protection
The operator must ensure a safe exit. Section 1295 ABGB demands proper ramp grooming.
Reversed burden under section 1298 ABGB helps the guest. The operator must prove absence of fault.
Ramp, ice and staff intervention
Ramp, ice and staff intervention
The exit ramp must not have excessive slope. Ice and snow drift must be cleared regularly.
Staff must intervene on visible danger of fall. Late stop of the chair triggers liability.
Immediate steps:
- Photograph the exit ramp and ice patches
- Document staff response timing
- Secure the lift ticket and co-passengers as witnesses
Frequently asked
Mountain station exit
Is the lift operator liable for exit falls? +
Yes. The transport contract creates a duty of protection. Section 1298 ABGB reverses the burden of proof.
What role does EKHG play? +
Cable cars fall under EKHG. Strict operational liability applies alongside the contractual liability.
How is the slope judged? +
Cable car norms set the standard. Excessively steep or icy ramps amount to a breach of care.
Must the staff intervene? +
Yes. On visible danger a stop is mandatory. Delayed reaction leads to damages.
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