Gondola Kreuzboden-Hohsaas in Saas Grund
8-person Gondola Kreuzboden-Hohsaas
AI Abstract
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas cable car in Saas Grund (built in 2005) spans a distance of 2195 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2405 m and 3146 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1400 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Saas Grund |
| Name | Kreuzboden-Hohsaas |
| Type | 8-KBK (LUMK-K8) |
| Operating Time | 2005 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Saas Grund
- Name: Kreuzboden-Hohsaas
- Type: 8-KBK
- Operating Time: 2005-To date
- Year of construction: 2005
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2405 m
- Difference in altitude: 741 m
- Length: 2195 m
- Capacity: 1400 P/h
- Travel time: 8 min
- Speed: 6 m/s
- Number of towers: 15
- Number of carriers: 41
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Kreuzboden-Hohsaas?
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway is a 8-person Gondola in Saas Grund and connects the valley station at 2405 m to the mountain station at 3146 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway is 1400 people per hour.
When was the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway constructed?
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway was constructed in 2005.
Where is the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway located?
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway is operating in Saas Grund (Switzerland).
How long is the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway is 2195 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway?
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway covers an elevation gain of 741 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway?
The Kreuzboden-Hohsaas ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2405 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 3146 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 741 | m |
| Length | 2195 | m |
| Capacity | 1400 | P/h |
| Travel time | 8 | min |
| Speed | 6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 15 | |
| Number of carriers | 41 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.13839 N / 7.96445 E, Top station 46.13969 N / 7.99101 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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