Chairlift Bellwald-Richinen in Bellwald
2-person Chairlift Bellwald-Richinen
AI Abstract
The Bellwald-Richinen cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Bellwald (Valais), was built in 1993 and connected the valley station at 1614 m with the mountain station at 2081 m above sea level. The length was 1646 meters, and the elevation difference was 467 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2022 and replaced by a successor.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Bellwald |
| Name | Bellwald-Richinen |
| Type | 2-SBK (LUMK-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1993 - 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Bellwald
- Name: Bellwald-Richinen
- Type: 2-SBK
- Operating Time: 1993-2022
- Year of construction: 1993
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1614 m
- Difference in altitude: 467 m
- Length: 1646 m
- Capacity: 1440 P/h
- Travel time: 5,5 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 17
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Bellwald-Richinen?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Bellwald and connects the valley station at 1614 m to the mountain station at 2081 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is 1440 people per hour.
When was the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway constructed?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway was constructed in 1993.
Where is the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway located?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is operating in Bellwald (Switzerland).
How long is the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is 1646 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 467 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1614 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2081 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 467 | m |
| Length | 1646 | m |
| Capacity | 1440 | P/h |
| Travel time | 5,5 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 17 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.42785 N / 8.16132 E, Top station 46.44138 N / 8.1668 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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