Surface lift Gluringen in Gluringen
2-person Surface lift Gluringen
AI Abstract
The Gluringen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Gluringen (Valais), was built in 1960 and connected the valley station at 1333 m with the mountain station at 1445 m above sea level. The length was 700 meters, and the elevation difference was 112 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Zurschmitten and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Gluringen |
| Name | Gluringen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1960 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer |
Zurschmitten (1974 ) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Gluringen
- Name: Gluringen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1960-1999
- Year of construction: 1960
- Manufacturer: Zurschmitten
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1333 m
- Difference in altitude: 112 m
- Length: 700 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Umbau 1974
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gluringen?
The Gluringen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Gluringen and connects the valley station at 1333 m to the mountain station at 1445 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gluringen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gluringen ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Gluringen ropeway constructed?
The Gluringen ropeway was constructed in 1960.
Where is the Gluringen ropeway located?
The Gluringen ropeway is operating in Gluringen (Switzerland).
How long is the Gluringen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gluringen ropeway is 700 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gluringen ropeway?
The Gluringen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 112 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gluringen ropeway?
The Gluringen ropeway was constructed by the company Zurschmitten.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1333 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1445 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 112 | m |
| Length | 700 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Umbau 1974 | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.46251 N / 8.23216 E, Top station 46.46437 N / 8.22381 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
