Surface lift Alp Selamatt-Ruestel in Alt St. Johann
2-person Surface lift Alp Selamatt-Ruestel
AI Abstract
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Alt St. Johann (St. Gallen), was built in 1960 and connected the valley station at 1430 m with the mountain station at 1728 m above sea level. The length was 1333 meters, and the elevation difference was 298 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg) |
| Name | Alp Selamatt-Ruestel |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1960 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Alt St. Johann (Obertoggenburg)
- Name: Alp Selamatt-Ruestel
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1960-1999
- Year of construction: 1960
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1430 m
- Difference in altitude: 298 m
- Length: 1333 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Alp Selamatt-Ruestel?
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Alt St. Johann and connects the valley station at 1430 m to the mountain station at 1728 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway constructed?
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway was constructed in 1960.
Where is the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway located?
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway is operating in Alt St. Johann (Switzerland).
How long is the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway is 1333 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway?
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway covers an elevation gain of 298 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway?
The Alp Selamatt-Ruestel ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1430 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1728 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 298 | m |
| Length | 1333 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.17617 N / 9.30084 E, Top station 47.17007 N / 9.30208 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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