North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Northern Eastern Alps.

75 test reports and 186 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Lermoos – Grubigstein North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Damüls Mellau North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn

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Best lifts in the Northern Eastern Alps

1-50 out of 261 ski resorts
1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm ski area is almost exclusively accessible via state-of-the-art lifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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1. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
In the Hochkönig ski area, you can travel from Maria Alm via Dienten all the way to Mühlbach using the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 34

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1. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
With modern lifts, you can reach the slopes on Grubigstein. There’s no need to use drag lifts anymore.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
The Damüls Mellau ski resort predominantly features state-of-the-art six-seater chairlifts with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
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1. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
All slopes at Ofterschwanger Horn are accessible via state-of-the-art lifts. From Gunzesried, you can… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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2
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1. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
From the Loser Arena in the valley, the new Panoramabahn with 10-person gondolas starts its journey… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The barrier-free Jennerbahn, a state-of-the-art 10-seater gondola lift with a mid-station, starts in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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1. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
From Hoch-Imst, two consecutive, comfortable 10-seater panorama gondola lifts take you to the Alpjoch… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
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1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
The Ski Arlberg resort, with the merger of St. Anton am Arlberg/St. Christoph/Stuben and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 85
  • Heli-skiing

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12
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1. Almenwelt Lofer
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Salzburger Saalachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Almenwelt Lofer
In the valley in Lofer, a state-of-the-art 8-seater gondola lift serves as the feeder lift to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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3
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1. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Since the 2015/16 season, the Oberjoch ski area has offered only state-of-the-art lifts. Almost all of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
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1. Ifen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ifen
Since the 2017/18 season, the Ifen ski area has been served by state-of-the-art cable cars. At the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
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1. Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
A modern eight-person gondola lift starts just outside Ehrwald and takes you up to the Ehrwalder Alm.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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14. Hochgrat (Oberstaufen)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Nagelfluhkette
Evaluation: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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15. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
A large part of the slopes is accessed by modern lifts. The Mitterstein cable car is one of the most… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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15. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
Access to the ski area is very comfortable via the Almkopf-Kombibahn in Bichlbach. The Egghof Sun Jet… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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15. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
The Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen ski area is accessed on the Sonnenhang by the state-of-the-art… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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2
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15. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
From the valley, you can take the 6-seater gondola lift Hörnerbahn via a mid-station up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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15. Dachstein West – Gosau/​Russbach/​Annaberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Dachstein-Salzkammergut
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg
The Dachstein West ski area offers three modern gondola lifts as access to the ski area. From… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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9
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7
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15. Füssener Jöchle – Grän
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Füssener Jöchle – Grän
From the main entry point of the ski area, a modern 8-seater gondola takes you up to Füssener Jöchle.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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15. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
From Faistenoy (Germany), a modern 8-seater gondola and a parallel cable car lead to the Fellhorn ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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15. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
From the valley station in Hinterstoder, the powerful 10-seater Hössbahn gondola takes you up into the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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7
2
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15. Filzmoos
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Filzmoos
Three ski mountains are accessible within the ski area. From Filzmoos, the 6-seater Papageno gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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15. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
The ski area on the Zugspitze is accessible via two modern 6-seater chairlifts with weather protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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15. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
From the valley stations, the Hausberg, Kreuzeck, and Alpspitz cable cars take you up into the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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7
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15. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Two modern, consecutive combination lifts provide access to most of the slopes on the Alpspitze in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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2
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15. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
For the 2021/22 season, the Nebelhornbahn was renewed. A state-of-the-art 10-seater gondola now… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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15. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
When the Söllereckbahn was rebuilt for the 2020/21 season, the valley station was moved down to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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15. Jöchelspitze – Bach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Lechtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jöchelspitze – Bach
A modern 8-seater gondola lift provides access to all the slopes below the 2,226 m high Jöchelspitze.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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15. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Since the 2019/20 season, the 6-seater Schrödelstein chairlift has provided access to several… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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10
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15. Hahnenkamm – Höfen/​Reutte
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Naturparkregion Reutte
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hahnenkamm – Höfen/Reutte
From the valley, an eight-person gondola lift with a mid-station takes you up to the high-altitude ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
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15. Christlum – Achenkirch
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Christlum – Achenkirch
Almost the entire ski area can be accessed with two fast chairlifts with weather protection covers.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

4
4
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15. Laterns – Gapfohl
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bodensee-Vorarlberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Laterns – Gapfohl
You can reach the 1785 m high Nob with two modern chairlifts. Additional drag lifts and button lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
3
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15. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Modern four-seater chairlifts with weather protection bubbles lead up to the Stümpfling from both… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

3
5
3
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15. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
The Sudelfeld ski area has invested in new facilities in recent years. Since the 2017/18 season, the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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7
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15. Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
The Diedamskopf I & II gondola takes you from the valley station to the highest point of the ski area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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4
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15. Rosshütte – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosshütte – Seefeld
The Seefeld/Rosshütte ski area is accessible via a funicular railway, two aerial tramways, two… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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38. Karkogel – Abtenau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
4
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39. Wallberg – Rottach-Egern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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40. Bürgeralpe – Mariazell
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Hochsteiermark
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

1
2
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41. Gemeindealpe – Mitterbach am Erlaufsee
Europe Austria Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Mostviertel Lilienfeld
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
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42. Hündle/​Thalkirchdorf (Oberstaufen)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Nagelfluhkette
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
1
5
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43. Präbichl – Vordernberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Hochsteiermark
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

3
2
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44. Breitenberg/​Hochalpe – Pfronten
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Breitenberg/Hochalpe – Pfronten
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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45. Schneeberg
Europe Austria Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Wiener Alpen Neunkirchen
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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1
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46. Steibis – Imberg (Oberstaufen)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Nagelfluhkette
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
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9
1
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47. Kampenwand – Aschau im Chiemgau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemsee Alpenland (Chiemsee Alps)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Kampenwand – Aschau im Chiemgau
From the valley, you can take the nostalgic Kampenwandbahn up to the ski area. At the top, a double… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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48. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The lower section of the slopes (blue valley run) is served by a modern six-seater chairlift. A double… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
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48. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Since the winter of 2022/2023, a state-of-the-art combination lift with 6-seater chairs and 10-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
6
1
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48. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
An eight-person gondola lift with a mid-station transports guests to the ski area in just a few… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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