Surface lift Oberdorf-Gamsalp in Wildhaus
2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift Oberdorf-Gamsalp
AI Abstract
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp cable car, a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift model located in Wildhaus (St. Gallen), was built in 1958 and connected the valley station at 1234 m with the mountain station at 1761 m above sea level. The length was 1981 meters, and the elevation difference was 527 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Oehler and was decommissioned in 1982 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Wildhaus (Obertoggenburg) |
| Name | Oberdorf-Gamsalp |
| Type | 2-SLE / 1-SBF (HUMF-E2S1) |
| Operating Time | 1958 - 1982 |
| Manufacturer |
Oehler (1962 Oehler) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Wildhaus (Obertoggenburg)
- Name: Oberdorf-Gamsalp
- Type: 2-SLE / 1-SBF
- Operating Time: 1958-1982
- Year of construction: 1958
- Manufacturer: Oehler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1234 m
- Difference in altitude: 527 m
- Length: 1981 m
- Capacity: 700 P/h
- Speed: 4 / 1,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 26
- Number of carriers: 96 / 74
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill:
- Remarks: 1962 Ausbau zum Kombilift
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Oberdorf-Gamsalp?
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift in Wildhaus and connects the valley station at 1234 m to the mountain station at 1761 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway is 700 people per hour.
When was the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway constructed?
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway was constructed in 1958.
Where is the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway located?
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway is operating in Wildhaus (Switzerland).
How long is the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway is 1981 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway?
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 527 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway?
The Oberdorf-Gamsalp ropeway was constructed by the company Oehler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1234 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1761 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 527 | m |
| Length | 1981 | m |
| Capacity | 700 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 4 / 1,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 26 | |
| Number of carriers | 96 / 74 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | ||
| Remarks | 1962 Ausbau zum Kombilift | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.18999 N / 9.34348 E, Top station 47.17328 N / 9.3394 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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