Ropeways in Wangs (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
AI Abstract
In Wangs, up until today, 14 lifts have been built. Today, 5 ropeways are in operation. The lifts come in various forms, including Gondola, Chairlift, Surface lift types. The facilities are located between 536 and 2227 meters. The lengths range from 210 to 3174 meters. The lifts in Wangs are part of the regional tourism infrastructure.
Ropeways in Wangs
Frequently asked questions
How many cable cars are there in Wangs?
In Wangs, there are currently 5 cable cars.
Which is the longest ropeway in Wangs?
The longest ropeway in Wangs is 8-person Gondola Wangs-Maienberg-Furt with a length of 3174 meters.
Which cable car in Wangs has the greatest elevation gain?
The cable car with the greatest elevation gain in Wangs is 8-person Gondola Wangs-Maienberg-Furt, with an elevation gain of 986 meters.
Which cable car in Wangs has the highest mountain station?
The cable car with the highest mountain station in Wangs is 4-person Chairlift Gaffia-Pizolhütte, located 2227 meters above sea level.
Map of the ropeways (as of 2026)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Ropeways in Wangs
| Location | Name | Type | Operating Time | Manufacturer | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Wangs (Pizol) |  | Wangs-Maienberg | 4-KBK | 1954 - 1975 | Oehler | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Maienberg-Furt | 4-KBK | 1954 - 1975 | Oehler | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Gaffia-Pizolhütte | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1955 - 1972 | Brändle | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Furt-Gaffia | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1956 - 1972 | Brändle | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Übungslift Furt | 2-SLE | 1959 - 1972 | ||
| | Wangs (Pizol) |  | Weisse Steine-Pizolhütte | 2-SLE | 1960 - To date | Doppelmayr | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Übungslift Furt | 1-SLE | 1972 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Furt-Gaffia | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1972 - 1991 | Oehler | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Gaffia-Pizolhütte | 2-SLE / 1-SBF | 1972 - 1991 | Oehler | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Wangs-Maienberg | 4-KBK | 1975 - 2009 | Von Roll | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Maienberg-Furt | 4-KBK | 1975 - 2009 | Von Roll | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Furt-Gaffia | 4-SBK | 1991 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Gaffia-Pizolhütte | 4-SBK | 1991 - To date | Garaventa | |
| | Wangs (Pizol) | | Wangs-Maienberg-Furt | 8-KBK | 2009 - To date | Leitner | |
