Surface lift Leistchamm in Amden
2-person Surface lift Leistchamm
AI Abstract
The Leistchamm cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Amden (St. Gallen), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 1225 m with the mountain station at 1364 m above sea level. The length was 863 meters, and the elevation difference was 139 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Küpfer and was decommissioned in 1988 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Amden (Arvenbühl) |
| Name | Leistchamm |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Amden (Arvenbühl)
- Name: Leistchamm
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1972-1988
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1225 m
- Difference in altitude: 139 m
- Length: 863 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Leistchamm?
The Leistchamm ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Amden and connects the valley station at 1225 m to the mountain station at 1364 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Leistchamm ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Leistchamm ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Leistchamm ropeway constructed?
The Leistchamm ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Leistchamm ropeway located?
The Leistchamm ropeway is operating in Amden (Switzerland).
How long is the Leistchamm ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Leistchamm ropeway is 863 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Leistchamm ropeway?
The Leistchamm ropeway covers an elevation gain of 139 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Leistchamm ropeway?
The Leistchamm ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1225 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1364 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 139 | m |
| Length | 863 | 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 47.14408 N / 9.17915 E, Top station 47.14455 N / 9.19056 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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