Chairlift Richinen-Steibenkreuz in Bellwald
2-person Chairlift Richinen-Steibenkreuz
AI Abstract
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Bellwald (Valais), was built in 1982 and connected the valley station at 2078 m with the mountain station at 2476 m above sea level. The length was 1068 meters, and the elevation difference was 398 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2009 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Bellwald |
| Name | Richinen-Steibenkreuz |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Bellwald
- Name: Richinen-Steibenkreuz
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1982-2009
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2078 m
- Difference in altitude: 398 m
- Length: 1068 m
- Capacity: 830 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Richinen-Steibenkreuz?
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Bellwald and connects the valley station at 2078 m to the mountain station at 2476 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway is 830 people per hour.
When was the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway constructed?
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway located?
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway is operating in Bellwald (Switzerland).
How long is the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway is 1068 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway?
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway covers an elevation gain of 398 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway?
The Richinen-Steibenkreuz ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2078 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2476 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 398 | m |
| Length | 1068 | m |
| Capacity | 830 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.44134 N / 8.16646 E, Top station 46.4499 N / 8.16396 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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