Aerial Tramway Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems in Turtmann
10-person Aerial Tramway Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems
AI Abstract
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems cable car in Turtmann (built in 1953) spans a distance of 1940 meters, covering an elevation difference between 640 m and 1335 m. It was built by Habegger. The maximum capacity is 60 people per hour.
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| Location | Turtmann |
| Name | Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems |
| Type | 10-LPB (LPBF-K10) |
| Operating Time | 1953 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Turtmann
- Name: Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems
- Type: 10-LPB
- Operating Time: 1953-To date
- Year of construction: 1953
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 640 m
- Difference in altitude: 695 m
- Length: 1940 m
- Capacity: 60 P/h
- Speed: 4 m/s
- Number of towers: 4
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems?
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway is a 10-person Aerial Tramway in Turtmann and connects the valley station at 640 m to the mountain station at 1335 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway is 60 people per hour.
When was the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway constructed?
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway was constructed in 1953.
Where is the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway located?
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway is operating in Turtmann (Switzerland).
How long is the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway is 1940 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway?
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway covers an elevation gain of 695 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway?
The Turtmann-Unterems-Oberems ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 640 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1335 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 695 | m |
| Length | 1940 | m |
| Capacity | 60 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 4 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 4 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.29861 N / 7.70142 E, Top station 46.28294 N / 7.69541 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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