Ropeways in Schwarzsee (Fribourg, Switzerland)
AI Abstract
In Schwarzsee, up until today, 15 cable cars have been built. Today, 4 ropeways are in operation. The cable cars come in various forms, including Chairlift, Surface lift types. The facilities are located between 1026 and 1754 meters. The lengths range from 450 to 1800 meters. The cable cars in Schwarzsee are part of the regional tourism infrastructure.
Ropeways in Schwarzsee
Frequently asked questions
How many cable cars are there in Schwarzsee?
In Schwarzsee, there are currently 4 cable cars.
Which is the longest ropeway in Schwarzsee?
The longest ropeway in Schwarzsee is 2-person Surface lift Riggisalpboden with a length of 1420 meters.
Which cable car in Schwarzsee has the greatest elevation gain?
The cable car with the greatest elevation gain in Schwarzsee is 2-person Chairlift Schwarzsee-Riggisalp, with an elevation gain of 438 meters.
Which cable car in Schwarzsee has the highest mountain station?
The cable car with the highest mountain station in Schwarzsee is 4-person Chairlift Geissalp, located 1748 meters above sea level.
Map of the ropeways (as of 2026)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Ropeways in Schwarzsee
| Location | Name | Type | Operating Time | Manufacturer | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Schwarzsee |  | Ättenberg | 2-SLE | ???? - ???? | ||
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) |  | Schwarzsee-Riggisalp | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1947 - 1992 | Sameli-Huber | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Gypsera | 2-SLE | 1953 - 1963 | Müller | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Geissalp 1 | 2-SLE | 1956 - 2011 | Brändle | |
| | Schwarzsee (Schwyberg) | | Seeweid-Ahornen | 2-SLE | 1960 - 1993 | Baco | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Geissalp 2 | 2-SLE | 1963 - 2011 | Brändle | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Gypsera | 2-SLE | 1963 - 2004 | Brändle | |
| | Schwarzsee (Schwyberg) | | Tierliberg-Schwyberg | 2-SLE | 1975 - 2002 | Von Roll | |
| | Schwarzsee (Schwyberg) | | Schwarzsee-Schwyberg | 2-SBF | 1976 - 2002 | Von Roll | |
| | Schwarzsee (Schwyberg) | | Güger-Schwyberg | 2-SLE | 1976 - 2002 | Von Roll | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Rohr | 1-SLE | 1977 - 2017 | Baco | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) |  | Schwarzsee-Riggisalp | 2-SBK | 1992 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Riggisalpboden | 2-SLE | 1993 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Gypsera | 2-SLE | 2004 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) | | Geissalp | 4-SBK | 2011 - To date | Garaventa | |
