Surface lift Sparrhorngrat in Blatten
2-person Surface lift Sparrhorngrat
AI Abstract
The Sparrhorngrat cable car in Blatten (built in 1979) spans a distance of 857 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2668 m and 2879 m. It was built by Habegger. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Blatten (Belalp) |
| Name | Sparrhorngrat |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1979 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Blatten (Belalp)
- Name: Sparrhorngrat
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1979-To date
- Year of construction: 1979
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2668 m
- Difference in altitude: 211 m
- Length: 857 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 3,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 8
- Number of carriers: 75
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Habegger
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: BBC
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Sparrhorngrat?
The Sparrhorngrat ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Blatten and connects the valley station at 2668 m to the mountain station at 2879 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Sparrhorngrat ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Sparrhorngrat ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Sparrhorngrat ropeway constructed?
The Sparrhorngrat ropeway was constructed in 1979.
Where is the Sparrhorngrat ropeway located?
The Sparrhorngrat ropeway is operating in Blatten (Switzerland).
How long is the Sparrhorngrat ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Sparrhorngrat ropeway is 857 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Sparrhorngrat ropeway?
The Sparrhorngrat ropeway covers an elevation gain of 211 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Sparrhorngrat ropeway?
The Sparrhorngrat ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2668 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2879 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 211 | m |
| Length | 857 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 3,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 8 | |
| Number of carriers | 75 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Habegger | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | BBC | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.39707 N / 7.97706 E, Top station 46.4046 N / 7.97787 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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