Ropeways in Frutigen (Bern, Switzerland)
AI Abstract
In Frutigen, up until today, 10 lifts have been built. Today, 8 ropeways are in operation. The lifts come in various forms, including Surface lift, Aerial Tramway types. The facilities are located between 895 and 2289 meters. The lengths range from 310 to 1620 meters. The lifts in Frutigen are part of the regional tourism infrastructure.
Ropeways in Frutigen
Frequently asked questions
How many cable cars are there in Frutigen?
In Frutigen, there are currently 8 cable cars.
Which is the longest ropeway in Frutigen?
The longest ropeway in Frutigen is 2-person Surface lift Metschalp with a length of 1620 meters.
Which cable car in Frutigen has the greatest elevation gain?
The cable car with the greatest elevation gain in Frutigen is 40-person Aerial Tramway Elsigbach-Elsigenalp, with an elevation gain of 470 meters.
Which cable car in Frutigen has the highest mountain station?
The cable car with the highest mountain station in Frutigen is 2-person Surface lift Elsighorn, located 2289 meters above sea level.
Map of the ropeways (as of 2026)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Ropeways in Frutigen
| Location | Name | Type | Operating Time | Manufacturer | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Frutigen (Reinisch) |  | Bärenboden-Trutte | 1-SLK | 1964 - 1972 | Poma | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |  | Elsigenalp 1 | 2-SLE | 1966 - To date | Habegger | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |  | Elsigbach-Elsigenalp | 15-LPB | 1967 - 1985 | Küpfer | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Metschalp | 2-SLE | 1971 - To date | Habegger | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Hohmatti | 1-SLE | 1976 - To date | Küpfer | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Elsigenalp 2 | 2-SLE | 1978 - To date | Küpfer | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Elsigbach-Elsigenalp | 40-LPB | 1985 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Elsighorn | 2-SLE | 1996 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Metschegga | 1-SLE | 1996 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) | | Widerhubel | 2-SLE | 1996 - To date | Garaventa | |
