Aerial Tramway Andermatt-Gurschen in Andermatt
40-person Aerial Tramway Andermatt-Gurschen
AI Abstract
The Andermatt-Gurschen cable car, a 40-person Aerial Tramway model located in Andermatt (Uri), was built in 1962 and connected the valley station at 1439 m with the mountain station at 2213 m above sea level. The length was 1822 meters, and the elevation difference was 720 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bell and was decommissioned in 1991 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Andermatt (Gemsstock) |
| Name | Andermatt-Gurschen |
| Type | 40-LPB (LPBF-K40) |
| Operating Time | 1962 - 1991 |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Uri
- Location: Andermatt (Gemsstock)
- Name: Andermatt-Gurschen
- Type: 40-LPB
- Operating Time: 1962-1991
- Year of construction: 1962
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1439 m
- Difference in altitude: 720 m
- Length: 1822 m
- Capacity: 360 P/h
- Speed: 7 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Andermatt-Gurschen?
The Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway is a 40-person Aerial Tramway in Andermatt and connects the valley station at 1439 m to the mountain station at 2213 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway is 360 people per hour.
When was the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway constructed?
The Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway was constructed in 1962.
Where is the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway located?
The Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway is operating in Andermatt (Switzerland).
How long is the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway is 1822 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway?
The Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 720 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway?
The Andermatt-Gurschen ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1439 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2213 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 720 | m |
| Length | 1822 | m |
| Capacity | 360 | P/h |
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| Speed | 7 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.63257 N / 8.5918 E, Top station 46.61835 N / 8.59849 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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