Olympos Cable Car System and Features
The Olympos Cable Car is an aerial tramway system serving the summit of Tahtalı Mountain, near the Kemer district of Antalya province. Opened in 2006, the line was built by the Austrian Doppelmayr Garaventa Group.
With a length of 4,359 meters, the cable car line holds the distinction of being one of the longest passenger-carrying aerial tramway lines in the world. Along the line between the two stations, there are four support pylons, and the system consists of two cabins, each with a capacity of 80 passengers.
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Stations and Location Information
The lower station is situated in the Kemer district between the towns of Çamyuva and Tekirova, at an altitude of 726 meters above sea level and approximately 57 kilometers south of Antalya city center.
The mountain station, reaching an altitude of 2,365 meters, offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline stretching from Finike to Side. According to the information in the source, this station features a restaurant and souvenir shops.
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Environment and Activities
Tahtalı Mountain is located within the borders of the Beydağları Coastal National Park. The region hosts activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and paragliding in the summer months, while offering skiing opportunities in the winter.
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