Surface lift Rietbad-Alp Friessen in Rietbad
2-person Surface lift Rietbad-Alp Friessen
AI Abstract
With a length of 1312 meters and a vertical rise of 380 meters, the Rietbad-Alp Friessen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Rietbad (St. Gallen) connected the stations at 925 m and 1305 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1966 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 2005 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Rietbad |
| Name | Rietbad-Alp Friessen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 2005 |
| Manufacturer |
Bühler (Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Rietbad
- Name: Rietbad-Alp Friessen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-2005
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 925 m
- Difference in altitude: 380 m
- Length: 1312 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Saniert durch Garaventa
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Rietbad-Alp Friessen?
The Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Rietbad and connects the valley station at 925 m to the mountain station at 1305 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway constructed?
The Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway located?
The Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway is operating in Rietbad (Switzerland).
How long is the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway is 1312 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway?
The Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 380 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway?
The Rietbad-Alp Friessen ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 925 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1305 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 380 | m |
| Length | 1312 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | 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 | Saniert durch Garaventa | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.2425 N / 9.2353 E, Top station 47.2307 N / 9.23458 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
