Surface lift Moosalp in Bürchen
2-person Surface lift Moosalp
AI Abstract
The Moosalp cable car in Bürchen (built in 1995) spans a distance of 728 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1880 m and 2120 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Location | Bürchen (Augstbordregion) |
| Name | Moosalp |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1995 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Bürchen (Augstbordregion)
- Name: Moosalp
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1995-To date
- Year of construction: 1995
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1880 m
- Difference in altitude: 240 m
- Length: 728 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 3,19 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 40
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Garaventa
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Moosalp?
The Moosalp ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Bürchen and connects the valley station at 1880 m to the mountain station at 2120 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Moosalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Moosalp ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Moosalp ropeway constructed?
The Moosalp ropeway was constructed in 1995.
Where is the Moosalp ropeway located?
The Moosalp ropeway is operating in Bürchen (Switzerland).
How long is the Moosalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Moosalp ropeway is 728 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Moosalp ropeway?
The Moosalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 240 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Moosalp ropeway?
The Moosalp ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1880 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2120 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 240 | m |
| Length | 728 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 3,19 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 40 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.24677 N / 7.8335 E, Top station 46.24961 N / 7.8256 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
