Aerial Tramway Gurschen-Gemsstock in Andermatt
40-person Aerial Tramway Gurschen-Gemsstock
AI Abstract
The Gurschen-Gemsstock cable car, a 40-person Aerial Tramway model located in Andermatt (Uri), was built in 1963 and connected the valley station at 2222 m with the mountain station at 2955 m above sea level. The length was 2159 meters, and the elevation difference was 733 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bell and was decommissioned in 1990 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Andermatt (Gemsstock) |
| Name | Gurschen-Gemsstock |
| Type | 40-LPB (LPBF-K40) |
| Operating Time | 1963 - 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Uri
- Location: Andermatt (Gemsstock)
- Name: Gurschen-Gemsstock
- Type: 40-LPB
- Operating Time: 1963-1990
- Year of construction: 1963
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2222 m
- Difference in altitude: 733 m
- Length: 2159 m
- Capacity: 345 P/h
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gurschen-Gemsstock?
The Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway is a 40-person Aerial Tramway in Andermatt and connects the valley station at 2222 m to the mountain station at 2955 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway is 345 people per hour.
When was the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway constructed?
The Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway was constructed in 1963.
Where is the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway located?
The Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway is operating in Andermatt (Switzerland).
How long is the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway is 2159 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway?
The Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway covers an elevation gain of 733 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway?
The Gurschen-Gemsstock ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2222 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2955 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 733 | m |
| Length | 2159 | m |
| Capacity | 345 | P/h |
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| Speed | 8 | 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 46.61839 N / 8.59874 E, Top station 46.60228 N / 8.61172 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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