Surface lift Löschwendi-Bürgerheim in Schwellbrunn
2-person Surface lift Löschwendi-Bürgerheim
AI Abstract
With a length of 725 meters and a vertical rise of 183 meters, the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Schwellbrunn (Appenzell Ausserrhoden) connected the stations at 822 m and 1005 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1972 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 2015 without being replaced.
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| Location | Schwellbrunn |
| Name | Löschwendi-Bürgerheim |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Location: Schwellbrunn
- Name: Löschwendi-Bürgerheim
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1972-2015
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 822 m
- Difference in altitude: 183 m
- Length: 725 m
- Capacity: 850 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Löschwendi-Bürgerheim?
The Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Schwellbrunn and connects the valley station at 822 m to the mountain station at 1005 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway is 850 people per hour.
When was the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway constructed?
The Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway located?
The Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway is operating in Schwellbrunn (Switzerland).
How long is the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway is 725 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway?
The Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway covers an elevation gain of 183 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway?
The Löschwendi-Bürgerheim ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 822 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1005 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 183 | m |
| Length | 725 | m |
| Capacity | 850 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.35366 N / 9.23322 E, Top station 47.34751 N / 9.23528 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
