Ropeways in Amden (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
AI Abstract
In Amden, up until today, 12 cable cars have been built. Today, 5 ropeways are in operation. The cable cars come in various forms, including Chairlift, Surface lift types. The facilities are located between 931 and 1636 meters. The lengths range from 543 to 1394 meters. The cable cars in Amden are part of the regional tourism infrastructure.
Ropeways in Amden
Frequently asked questions
How many cable cars are there in Amden?
In Amden, there are currently 5 cable cars.
Which is the longest ropeway in Amden?
The longest ropeway in Amden is 2-person Chairlift Amden-Niederschlag with a length of 1392 meters.
Which cable car in Amden has the greatest elevation gain?
The cable car with the greatest elevation gain in Amden is 2-person Surface lift Bärenfall, with an elevation gain of 380 meters.
Which cable car in Amden has the highest mountain station?
The cable car with the highest mountain station in Amden is 2-person Surface lift Bärenfall, located 1636 meters above sea level.
Map of the ropeways (as of 2026)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Ropeways in Amden
| Location | Name | Type | Operating Time | Manufacturer | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Amden (Bärenfall) |  | Bärenfall | 2-SLE | ???? - 1984 | Müller | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) |  | Arvenbühl | 2-SLE | 1954 - ???? | Müller | |
| | Amden (Bärenfall) | | Amden-Niederschlag | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1955 - 1971 | Müller | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Leistchamm | 2-SLE | 1960 - 1972 | Müller | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Sell | 2-SLE | 1960 - 2001 | ||
| | Amden (Bärenfall) | | Amden-Niederschlag | 2-SBF | 1971 - 2001 | Müller | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Leistchamm | 2-SLE | 1972 - 1988 | Küpfer | |
| | Amden (Bärenfall) |  | Bärenfall | 2-SLE | 1984 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Leistchamm | 2-SLE | 1988 - To date | Bartholet | |
| | Amden (Bärenfall) | | Amden-Niederschlag | 2-SBF | 1998 - To date | Bartholet | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Sell | 2-SLE | 2001 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Amden (Arvenbühl) | | Arvenhöhe | 2-SBF | 2001 - To date | Bartholet | |
