Aerial Tramway Fiescheralp-Eggishorn in Fiescheralp
45-person Aerial Tramway Fiescheralp-Eggishorn
AI Abstract
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn cable car in Fiescheralp (built in 1968) spans a distance of 1837 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2225 m and 2879 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 495 people per hour.
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| Location | Fiescheralp (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Fiescheralp-Eggishorn |
| Type | 45-LPB (LPBF-K45) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Fiescheralp (Aletschregion)
- Name: Fiescheralp-Eggishorn
- Type: 45-LPB
- Operating Time: 1968-To date
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2225 m
- Difference in altitude: 654 m
- Length: 1837 m
- Capacity: 495 P/h
- Travel time: 6 min
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Gangloff
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Fiescheralp-Eggishorn?
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway is a 45-person Aerial Tramway in Fiescheralp and connects the valley station at 2225 m to the mountain station at 2879 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway is 495 people per hour.
When was the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway constructed?
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway located?
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway is operating in Fiescheralp (Switzerland).
How long is the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway is 1837 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway?
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 654 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway?
The Fiescheralp-Eggishorn ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2225 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2879 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 654 | m |
| Length | 1837 | m |
| Capacity | 495 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6 | min |
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Gangloff | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.41309 N / 8.10316 E, Top station 46.42704 N / 8.09344 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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