Surface lift Hohstock in Blatten
2-person Surface lift Hohstock
AI Abstract
The Hohstock ropeway in Blatten (Valais) was built in 1982 and connects the valley station located at 2656 m with the mountain station at 3108 m. The length is 1519 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Küpfer. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Blatten (Belalp) |
| Name | Hohstock |
| Type | 2-SLZ (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Blatten (Belalp)
- Name: Hohstock
- Type: 2-SLZ
- Operating Time: 1982-To date
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2656 m
- Difference in altitude: 452 m
- Length: 1519 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 7,7 min
- Speed: 3,3 m/s
- Number of towers: 19
- Number of carriers: 130
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Borer
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Schmid
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Hohstock?
The Hohstock ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Blatten and connects the valley station at 2656 m to the mountain station at 3108 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Hohstock ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Hohstock ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Hohstock ropeway constructed?
The Hohstock ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Hohstock ropeway located?
The Hohstock ropeway is operating in Blatten (Switzerland).
How long is the Hohstock ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Hohstock ropeway is 1519 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Hohstock ropeway?
The Hohstock ropeway covers an elevation gain of 452 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Hohstock ropeway?
The Hohstock ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2656 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 3108 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 452 | m |
| Length | 1519 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 7,7 | min |
| Speed | 3,3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 19 | |
| Number of carriers | 130 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Borer | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Schmid | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.39722 N / 7.97695 E, Top station 46.40551 N / 7.9637 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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