Surface lift Amden-Niederschlag in Amden
2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift Amden-Niederschlag
AI Abstract
The Amden-Niederschlag cable car, a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift model located in Amden (St. Gallen), was built in 1955 and connected the valley station at 934 m with the mountain station at 1294 m above sea level. The length was 1394 meters, and the elevation difference was 360 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Müller and was decommissioned in 1971 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Amden (Bärenfall) |
| Name | Amden-Niederschlag |
| Type | 2-SLE / 1-SBF (HUMF-E2S1) |
| Operating Time | 1955 - 1971 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Amden (Bärenfall)
- Name: Amden-Niederschlag
- Type: 2-SLE / 1-SBF
- Operating Time: 1955-1971
- Year of construction: 1955
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 934 m
- Difference in altitude: 360 m
- Length: 1394 m
- Capacity: 300 P/h
- Speed: 2,3 / 1,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 14
- Number of carriers: 50 / 50
- Carrier manufacturer: Müller
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Amden-Niederschlag?
The Amden-Niederschlag ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift in Amden and connects the valley station at 934 m to the mountain station at 1294 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway is 300 people per hour.
When was the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway constructed?
The Amden-Niederschlag ropeway was constructed in 1955.
Where is the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway located?
The Amden-Niederschlag ropeway is operating in Amden (Switzerland).
How long is the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway is 1394 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway?
The Amden-Niederschlag ropeway covers an elevation gain of 360 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Amden-Niederschlag ropeway?
The Amden-Niederschlag ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 934 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1294 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 360 | m |
| Length | 1394 | m |
| Capacity | 300 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,3 / 1,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 14 | |
| Number of carriers | 50 / 50 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Müller | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.14979 N / 9.14325 E, Top station 47.16171 N / 9.14633 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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