Surface lift Geschinen-Lauinen in Geschinen
2-person Surface lift Geschinen-Lauinen
AI Abstract
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway in Geschinen (Valais) was built in 1966 and connects the valley station located at 1363 m with the mountain station at 1516 m. The length is 880 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Bühler. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Geschinen (Münster-Geschinen) |
| Name | Geschinen-Lauinen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Geschinen (Münster-Geschinen)
- Name: Geschinen-Lauinen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-To date
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1363 m
- Difference in altitude: 153 m
- Length: 880 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Geschinen-Lauinen?
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Geschinen and connects the valley station at 1363 m to the mountain station at 1516 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway constructed?
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway located?
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway is operating in Geschinen (Switzerland).
How long is the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway is 880 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway?
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 153 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway?
The Geschinen-Lauinen ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1363 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1516 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 153 | m |
| Length | 880 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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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 46.49386 N / 8.279 E, Top station 46.49398 N / 8.2677 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
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