Surface lift Gorbji-Ernergalen in Mühlebach
2-person Surface lift Gorbji-Ernergalen
AI Abstract
With a length of 981 meters and a vertical rise of 257 meters, the Gorbji-Ernergalen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Mühlebach (Valais) connected the stations at 2027 m and 2284 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1981 by Küpfer and was permanently decommissioned in 2008 without being replaced.
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| Location | Mühlebach (Ernergalen) |
| Name | Gorbji-Ernergalen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1981 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Mühlebach (Ernergalen)
- Name: Gorbji-Ernergalen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1981-2008
- Year of construction: 1981
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2027 m
- Difference in altitude: 257 m
- Length: 981 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gorbji-Ernergalen?
The Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Mühlebach and connects the valley station at 2027 m to the mountain station at 2284 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway constructed?
The Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway was constructed in 1981.
Where is the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway located?
The Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway is operating in Mühlebach (Switzerland).
How long is the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway is 981 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway?
The Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 257 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway?
The Gorbji-Ernergalen ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2027 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2284 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 257 | m |
| Length | 981 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.39528 N / 8.18661 E, Top station 46.40321 N / 8.19098 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
