Surface lift Bellachen-Niedergut in Saas Balen
2-person Surface lift Bellachen-Niedergut
AI Abstract
With a length of 315 meters and a vertical rise of 89 meters, the Bellachen-Niedergut cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Saas Balen (Valais) connected the stations at 1460 m and 1549 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1978 by Bartholet and was permanently decommissioned in 1992 without being replaced.
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| Location | Saas Balen |
| Name | Bellachen-Niedergut |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1978 - 1992 |
| Manufacturer | Bartholet |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Saas Balen
- Name: Bellachen-Niedergut
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1978-1992
- Year of construction: 1978
- Manufacturer: Bartholet
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1460 m
- Difference in altitude: 89 m
- Length: 315 m
- Capacity: 450 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Bellachen-Niedergut?
The Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Saas Balen and connects the valley station at 1460 m to the mountain station at 1549 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway is 450 people per hour.
When was the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway constructed?
The Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway was constructed in 1978.
Where is the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway located?
The Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway is operating in Saas Balen (Switzerland).
How long is the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway is 315 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway?
The Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway covers an elevation gain of 89 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway?
The Bellachen-Niedergut ropeway was constructed by the company Bartholet.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1460 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1549 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 89 | m |
| Length | 315 | m |
| Capacity | 450 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.15911 N / 7.92403 E, Top station 46.15931 N / 7.92089 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
