Ropeway Database - Alt St. Johann
Ropeways in Alt St. Johann
AI Abstract
In Alt St. Johann, up until today, 9 cable cars have been built. Today, 3 ropeways are in operation. The cable cars come in various forms, including Chairlift, Gondola, Surface lift types. The facilities are located between 897 and 1728 meters. The lengths range from 385 to 1485 meters. The cable cars in Alt St. Johann are part of the regional tourism infrastructure.
4-person Chairlift / 4-person Gondola Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt (Alt St. Johann)
2003 - To date • Garaventa
Frequently asked questions
How many cable cars are there in Alt St. Johann?
In Alt St. Johann, there are currently 3 cable cars.
Which is the longest ropeway in Alt St. Johann?
The longest ropeway in Alt St. Johann is 4-person Chairlift / 4-person Gondola Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt with a length of 1480 meters.
Which cable car in Alt St. Johann has the greatest elevation gain?
The cable car with the greatest elevation gain in Alt St. Johann is 4-person Chairlift / 4-person Gondola Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt, with an elevation gain of 498 meters.
Which cable car in Alt St. Johann has the highest mountain station?
The cable car with the highest mountain station in Alt St. Johann is 4-person Chairlift Alp Selamatt-Ruestel, located 1728 meters above sea level.
Map of the ropeways (as of 2026)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Ropeways in Alt St. Johann
| Location | Name | Type | Operating Time | Manufacturer | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) |  | Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1946 - 1966 | Sameli-Huber | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Alp Selamatt-Ruestel | 2-SLE | 1960 - 1999 | Städeli | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1966 - 1976 | Städeli | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) |  | Espel-Stutz | 2-SLE | 1966 - ???? | ||
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Selamatt | 1-SLE | 1975 - 1999 | Städeli | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt | 2-SBF | 1976 - 2003 | Küpfer | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) |  | Alp Selamatt-Ruestel | 4-SBK | 1999 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Selamatt | 1-SLE | 1999 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) | | Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt | 4-SBK / 4-KBK | 2003 - To date | Garaventa | |