Surface lift Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 in Bettmeralp
2-person Surface lift Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1
AI Abstract
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Bettmeralp (Valais), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 1940 m with the mountain station at 2077 m above sea level. The length was 640 meters, and the elevation difference was 137 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Habegger and was decommissioned in 2010 and replaced by a successor.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Bettmeralp (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Bettmeralp (Aletschregion)
- Name: Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1972-2010
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1940 m
- Difference in altitude: 137 m
- Length: 640 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 2,7 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 56
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Borer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1?
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Bettmeralp and connects the valley station at 1940 m to the mountain station at 2077 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway constructed?
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway located?
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway is operating in Bettmeralp (Switzerland).
How long is the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway is 640 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway?
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 137 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway?
The Bettmeralp-Schönboden 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1940 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2077 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 137 | m |
| Length | 640 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 2,7 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 56 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Borer | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.38748 N / 8.05799 E, Top station 46.3881 N / 8.04991 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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