Gondola Saas Grund-Kreuzboden in Saas Grund
4-person Gondola Saas Grund-Kreuzboden
AI Abstract
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Saas Grund (Valais), was built in 1979 and connected the valley station at 1559 m with the mountain station at 2400 m above sea level. The length was 2438 meters, and the elevation difference was 841 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Müller and was decommissioned in 1997 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Saas Grund |
| Name | Saas Grund-Kreuzboden |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1979 - 1997 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Saas Grund
- Name: Saas Grund-Kreuzboden
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1979-1997
- Year of construction: 1979
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1559 m
- Difference in altitude: 841 m
- Length: 2438 m
- Capacity: 700 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Saas Grund-Kreuzboden?
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Saas Grund and connects the valley station at 1559 m to the mountain station at 2400 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway is 700 people per hour.
When was the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway constructed?
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway was constructed in 1979.
Where is the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway located?
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway is operating in Saas Grund (Switzerland).
How long is the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway is 2438 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway?
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway covers an elevation gain of 841 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway?
The Saas Grund-Kreuzboden ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1559 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2400 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 841 | m |
| Length | 2438 | m |
| Capacity | 700 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.12819 N / 7.93863 E, Top station 46.13834 N / 7.96416 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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