Surface lift Gurschenalp in Andermatt
2-person Surface lift Gurschenalp
AI Abstract
The Gurschenalp cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Andermatt (Uri), was built in 1962 and connected the valley station at 2050 m with the mountain station at 2285 m above sea level. The length was 840 meters, and the elevation difference was 235 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bühler and was decommissioned in 2015 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Andermatt (Gemsstock) |
| Name | Gurschenalp |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1962 - 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Uri
- Location: Andermatt (Gemsstock)
- Name: Gurschenalp
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1962-2015
- Year of construction: 1962
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2050 m
- Difference in altitude: 235 m
- Length: 840 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gurschenalp?
The Gurschenalp ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Andermatt and connects the valley station at 2050 m to the mountain station at 2285 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gurschenalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gurschenalp ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Gurschenalp ropeway constructed?
The Gurschenalp ropeway was constructed in 1962.
Where is the Gurschenalp ropeway located?
The Gurschenalp ropeway is operating in Andermatt (Switzerland).
How long is the Gurschenalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gurschenalp ropeway is 840 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gurschenalp ropeway?
The Gurschenalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 235 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gurschenalp ropeway?
The Gurschenalp ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2050 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2285 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 235 | m |
| Length | 840 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
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| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.62363 N / 8.5996 E, Top station 46.61668 N / 8.59713 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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