Aerial Tramway Orselina-Cardada in Locarno
23-person Aerial Tramway Orselina-Cardada
AI Abstract
The Orselina-Cardada cable car, a 23-person Aerial Tramway model located in Locarno (Ticino), was built in 1952 and connected the valley station at 395 m with the mountain station at 1340 m above sea level. The length was 2040 meters, and the elevation difference was 945 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 1984 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Locarno (Cardada) |
| Name | Orselina-Cardada |
| Type | 23-LPB (LPBF-K23) |
| Operating Time | 1952 - 1984 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Locarno (Cardada)
- Name: Orselina-Cardada
- Type: 23-LPB
- Operating Time: 1952-1984
- Year of construction: 1952
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 395 m
- Difference in altitude: 945 m
- Length: 2040 m
- Capacity: 160 P/h
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Orselina-Cardada?
The Orselina-Cardada ropeway is a 23-person Aerial Tramway in Locarno and connects the valley station at 395 m to the mountain station at 1340 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Orselina-Cardada ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Orselina-Cardada ropeway is 160 people per hour.
When was the Orselina-Cardada ropeway constructed?
The Orselina-Cardada ropeway was constructed in 1952.
Where is the Orselina-Cardada ropeway located?
The Orselina-Cardada ropeway is operating in Locarno (Switzerland).
How long is the Orselina-Cardada ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Orselina-Cardada ropeway is 2040 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Orselina-Cardada ropeway?
The Orselina-Cardada ropeway covers an elevation gain of 945 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Orselina-Cardada ropeway?
The Orselina-Cardada ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 395 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1340 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 945 | m |
| Length | 2040 | m |
| Capacity | 160 | P/h |
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| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.17584 N / 8.79201 E, Top station 46.1907 N / 8.78187 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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