Surface lift Geissalp 1 in Schwarzsee
2-person Surface lift Geissalp 1
AI Abstract
The Geissalp 1 cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Schwarzsee (Fribourg), was built in 1956 and connected the valley station at 1355 m with the mountain station at 1752 m above sea level. The length was 1260 meters, and the elevation difference was 397 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Brändle and was decommissioned in 2011 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) |
| Name | Geissalp 1 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1956 - 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Brändle |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Fribourg
- Location: Schwarzsee (Riggisalp)
- Name: Geissalp 1
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1956-2011
- Year of construction: 1956
- Manufacturer: Brändle
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1355 m
- Difference in altitude: 397 m
- Length: 1260 m
- Capacity: 520 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Borer
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Geissalp 1?
The Geissalp 1 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Schwarzsee and connects the valley station at 1355 m to the mountain station at 1752 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Geissalp 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Geissalp 1 ropeway is 520 people per hour.
When was the Geissalp 1 ropeway constructed?
The Geissalp 1 ropeway was constructed in 1956.
Where is the Geissalp 1 ropeway located?
The Geissalp 1 ropeway is operating in Schwarzsee (Switzerland).
How long is the Geissalp 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Geissalp 1 ropeway is 1260 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Geissalp 1 ropeway?
The Geissalp 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 397 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Geissalp 1 ropeway?
The Geissalp 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Brändle.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1355 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1752 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 397 | m |
| Length | 1260 | m |
| Capacity | 520 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Borer | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.65988 N / 7.29981 E, Top station 46.65834 N / 7.31524 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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