Gondola Ried-Riederalp in Riederalp
6-person Gondola Ried-Riederalp
AI Abstract
The Ried-Riederalp cable car in Riederalp (built in 1987) spans a distance of 1980 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1194 m and 1923 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1600 people per hour.
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| Location | Riederalp (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Ried-Riederalp |
| Type | 6-KBK (LUMK-K6) |
| Operating Time | 1987 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Riederalp (Aletschregion)
- Name: Ried-Riederalp
- Type: 6-KBK
- Operating Time: 1987-To date
- Year of construction: 1987
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1194 m
- Difference in altitude: 729 m
- Length: 1980 m
- Capacity: 1600 P/h
- Travel time: 6,8 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 12
- Number of carriers: 55 (total)
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Ried-Riederalp?
The Ried-Riederalp ropeway is a 6-person Gondola in Riederalp and connects the valley station at 1194 m to the mountain station at 1923 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Ried-Riederalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Ried-Riederalp ropeway is 1600 people per hour.
When was the Ried-Riederalp ropeway constructed?
The Ried-Riederalp ropeway was constructed in 1987.
Where is the Ried-Riederalp ropeway located?
The Ried-Riederalp ropeway is operating in Riederalp (Switzerland).
How long is the Ried-Riederalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Ried-Riederalp ropeway is 1980 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Ried-Riederalp ropeway?
The Ried-Riederalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 729 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Ried-Riederalp ropeway?
The Ried-Riederalp ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1194 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1923 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 729 | m |
| Length | 1980 | m |
| Capacity | 1600 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6,8 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 12 | |
| Number of carriers | 55 (total) | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.36041 N / 8.0345 E, Top station 46.37593 N / 8.02603 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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