Surface lift Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt in Alt St. Johann
2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt
AI Abstract
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt cable car, a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift model located in Alt St. Johann (St. Gallen), was built in 1946 and connected the valley station at 897 m with the mountain station at 1395 m above sea level. The length was 1485 meters, and the elevation difference was 498 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Sameli-Huber and was decommissioned in 1966 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) |
| Name | Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt |
| Type | 2-SLE / 1-SBF (HUMF-E2S1) |
| Operating Time | 1946 - 1966 |
| Manufacturer | Sameli-Huber |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg)
- Name: Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt
- Type: 2-SLE / 1-SBF
- Operating Time: 1946-1966
- Year of construction: 1946
- Manufacturer: Sameli-Huber
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 897 m
- Difference in altitude: 498 m
- Length: 1485 m
- Capacity: 460 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 / 1,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 17
- Number of carriers: 76 / 76
- Carrier manufacturer: Sameli-Huber
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill:
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt?
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift in Alt St. Johann and connects the valley station at 897 m to the mountain station at 1395 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway is 460 people per hour.
When was the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway constructed?
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway was constructed in 1946.
Where is the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway located?
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway is operating in Alt St. Johann (Switzerland).
How long is the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway is 1485 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway?
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway covers an elevation gain of 498 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway?
The Alt St. Johann-Alp Selamatt ropeway was constructed by the company Sameli-Huber.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 897 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1395 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 498 | m |
| Length | 1485 | m |
| Capacity | 460 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 / 1,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 17 | |
| Number of carriers | 76 / 76 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Sameli-Huber | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | ||
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.19344 N / 9.2888 E, Top station 47.18216 N / 9.29633 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway dismantled
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