Surface lift Schwalbennest in Leukerbad
2-person Surface lift Schwalbennest
AI Abstract
The Schwalbennest cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Leukerbad (Valais), was built in 1976 and connected the valley station at 2320 m with the mountain station at 2610 m above sea level. The length was 1220 meters, and the elevation difference was 290 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2008 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Leukerbad (Torrent) |
| Name | Schwalbennest |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1976 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Leukerbad (Torrent)
- Name: Schwalbennest
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1976-2008
- Year of construction: 1976
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2320 m
- Difference in altitude: 290 m
- Length: 1220 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Carrier manufacturer: Borer
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Schwalbennest?
The Schwalbennest ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Leukerbad and connects the valley station at 2320 m to the mountain station at 2610 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Schwalbennest ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Schwalbennest ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Schwalbennest ropeway constructed?
The Schwalbennest ropeway was constructed in 1976.
Where is the Schwalbennest ropeway located?
The Schwalbennest ropeway is operating in Leukerbad (Switzerland).
How long is the Schwalbennest ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Schwalbennest ropeway is 1220 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Schwalbennest ropeway?
The Schwalbennest ropeway covers an elevation gain of 290 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Schwalbennest ropeway?
The Schwalbennest ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2320 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2610 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 290 | m |
| Length | 1220 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Carrier manufacturer | Borer | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.36984 N / 7.64948 E, Top station 46.37466 N / 7.66381 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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