Surface lift Birchi in Fiesch
2-person Surface lift Birchi
AI Abstract
With a length of 253 meters and a vertical rise of 52 meters, the Birchi cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Fiesch (Valais) connected the stations at 1074 m and 1126 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1966 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 1976 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Fiesch (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Birchi |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 1976 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Fiesch (Aletschregion)
- Name: Birchi
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-1976
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1074 m
- Difference in altitude: 52 m
- Length: 253 m
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Birchi?
The Birchi ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Fiesch and connects the valley station at 1074 m to the mountain station at 1126 m.
When was the Birchi ropeway constructed?
The Birchi ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Birchi ropeway located?
The Birchi ropeway is operating in Fiesch (Switzerland).
How long is the Birchi ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Birchi ropeway is 253 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Birchi ropeway?
The Birchi ropeway covers an elevation gain of 52 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Birchi ropeway?
The Birchi ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1074 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1126 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 52 | m |
| Length | 253 | m |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.4013 N / 8.13179 E, Top station 46.40322 N / 8.12973 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
