Surface lift Alpe Cardada in Locarno
2-person Surface lift Alpe Cardada
| Country |
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|---|---|
| Canton / State |
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| Location | Locarno (Cardada) |
| Name | Alpe Cardada |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - ???? |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Locarno (Cardada)
- Name: Alpe Cardada
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-????
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1481 m
- Difference in altitude: 189 m
- Length: 503 m
- Capacity: 890 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Alpe Cardada?
The Alpe Cardada ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Locarno and connects the valley station at 1481 m to the mountain station at 1670 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Alpe Cardada ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Alpe Cardada ropeway is 890 people per hour.
When was the Alpe Cardada ropeway constructed?
The Alpe Cardada ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Alpe Cardada ropeway located?
The Alpe Cardada ropeway is operating in Locarno (Switzerland).
How long is the Alpe Cardada ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Alpe Cardada ropeway is 503 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Alpe Cardada ropeway?
The Alpe Cardada ropeway covers an elevation gain of 189 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Alpe Cardada ropeway?
The Alpe Cardada ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1481 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 1670 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 189 | m |
| Length | 503 | m |
| Capacity | 890 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top 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 46.19781 N / 8.79634 E, Top station 46.20045 N / 8.79164 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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