Funicular Locarno-Madonna del Sasso in Locarno
80-person Funicular Locarno-Madonna del Sasso
AI Abstract
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway in Locarno (Ticino) was built in 1906 and connects the valley station located at 207 m with the mountain station at 380 m. The length is 811 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Von Roll. The maximum capacity is 880 people per hour.
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| Location | Locarno (Cardada) |
| Name | Locarno-Madonna del Sasso |
| Type | 80-SPB (FPMF-W80) |
| Operating Time | 1906 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Locarno (Cardada)
- Name: Locarno-Madonna del Sasso
- Type: 80-SPB
- Operating Time: 1906-To date
- Year of construction: 1906
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 207 m
- Difference in altitude: 173 m
- Length: 811 m
- Capacity: 880 P/h
- Travel time: 5 min
- Speed: 3,2 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: SWS
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Locarno-Madonna del Sasso?
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway is a 80-person Funicular in Locarno and connects the valley station at 207 m to the mountain station at 380 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway is 880 people per hour.
When was the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway constructed?
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway was constructed in 1906.
Where is the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway located?
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway is operating in Locarno (Switzerland).
How long is the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway is 811 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway?
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway covers an elevation gain of 173 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway?
The Locarno-Madonna del Sasso ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 207 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 380 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 173 | m |
| Length | 811 | m |
| Capacity | 880 | P/h |
| Travel time | 5 | min |
| Speed | 3,2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | SWS | |
| 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 46.17128 N / 8.7996 E, Top station 46.1759 N / 8.7926 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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