Surface lift Furggen 2 in Grächen
2-person Surface lift Furggen 2
AI Abstract
The Furggen 2 ropeway in Grächen (Valais) was built in 1973 and connects the valley station located at 2110 m with the mountain station at 2329 m. The length is 700 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Bühler. The maximum capacity is 838 people per hour.
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| Location | Grächen |
| Name | Furggen 2 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1973 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Grächen
- Name: Furggen 2
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1973-To date
- Year of construction: 1973
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2110 m
- Difference in altitude: 219 m
- Length: 700 m
- Capacity: 838 P/h
- Travel time: 3,66 min
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 10
- Number of carriers: 50
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Rope manufacturer: Jakob
- Electronics manufacturer: Tscharner
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: 2023 wurde die Steuerung durch Tscharner und das Seil durch Jakob ersetzt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Furggen 2?
The Furggen 2 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Grächen and connects the valley station at 2110 m to the mountain station at 2329 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Furggen 2 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Furggen 2 ropeway is 838 people per hour.
When was the Furggen 2 ropeway constructed?
The Furggen 2 ropeway was constructed in 1973.
Where is the Furggen 2 ropeway located?
The Furggen 2 ropeway is operating in Grächen (Switzerland).
How long is the Furggen 2 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Furggen 2 ropeway is 700 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Furggen 2 ropeway?
The Furggen 2 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 219 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Furggen 2 ropeway?
The Furggen 2 ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2110 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2329 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 219 | m |
| Length | 700 | m |
| Capacity | 838 | P/h |
| Travel time | 3,66 | min |
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 10 | |
| Number of carriers | 50 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
| Rope manufacturer | Jakob | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Tscharner | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | 2023 wurde die Steuerung durch Tscharner und das Seil durch Jakob ersetzt. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.20592 N / 7.86764 E, Top station 46.20166 N / 7.87376 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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