Aerial Tramway Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 in Fiescheralp
36-person Aerial Tramway Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1
AI Abstract
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 cable car, a 36-person Aerial Tramway model located in Fiescheralp (Valais), was built in 1966 and connected the valley station at 1070 m with the mountain station at 2222 m above sea level. The length was 2938 meters, and the elevation difference was 1152 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Garaventa and was decommissioned in 2020 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Fiescheralp (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 |
| Type | 36-LPB (LPBF-K36) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Fiescheralp (Aletschregion)
- Name: Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1
- Type: 36-LPB
- Operating Time: 1966-2020
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1070 m
- Difference in altitude: 1152 m
- Length: 2938 m
- Capacity: 210 P/h
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 4
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Gangloff
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1?
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway is a 36-person Aerial Tramway in Fiescheralp and connects the valley station at 1070 m to the mountain station at 2222 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway is 210 people per hour.
When was the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway constructed?
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway located?
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway is operating in Fiescheralp (Switzerland).
How long is the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway is 2938 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway?
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 1152 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway?
The Fiesch-Fiescheralp 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1070 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2222 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 1152 | m |
| Length | 2938 | m |
| Capacity | 210 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 4 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Gangloff | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.40504 N / 8.13653 E, Top station 46.41299 N / 8.10337 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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