Surface lift Sparrhorn in Blatten
2-person Surface lift Sparrhorn
AI Abstract
The Sparrhorn cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Blatten (Valais), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 2147 m with the mountain station at 2676 m above sea level. The length was 2397 meters, and the elevation difference was 529 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Habegger and was decommissioned in 2006 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Blatten (Belalp) |
| Name | Sparrhorn |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Blatten (Belalp)
- Name: Sparrhorn
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1972-2006
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2147 m
- Difference in altitude: 529 m
- Length: 2397 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Sparrhorn?
The Sparrhorn ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Blatten and connects the valley station at 2147 m to the mountain station at 2676 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Sparrhorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Sparrhorn ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Sparrhorn ropeway constructed?
The Sparrhorn ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Sparrhorn ropeway located?
The Sparrhorn ropeway is operating in Blatten (Switzerland).
How long is the Sparrhorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Sparrhorn ropeway is 2397 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Sparrhorn ropeway?
The Sparrhorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 529 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Sparrhorn ropeway?
The Sparrhorn ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2147 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2676 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 529 | m |
| Length | 2397 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
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| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.3768 N / 7.97772 E, Top station 46.39793 N / 7.97773 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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