Aerial Tramway Schwägalp-Säntis in Säntis
100-person Aerial Tramway Schwägalp-Säntis
AI Abstract
The Schwägalp-Säntis cable car in Säntis (built in 1974) spans a distance of 2307 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1361 m and 2483 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Säntis |
| Name | Schwägalp-Säntis |
| Type | 100-LPB (LPBF-K100) |
| Operating Time | 1974 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Garaventa (2011 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Location: Säntis
- Name: Schwägalp-Säntis
- Type: 100-LPB
- Operating Time: 1974-To date
- Year of construction: 1974
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1361 m
- Difference in altitude: 1122 m
- Length: 2307 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: 2000 Austausch der Kabinen durch neue Exemplare für 85 Personen, 2011 Austausch der Laufwerke (teilweise in Aluminiumleichtbauweise).
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Schwägalp-Säntis?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway is a 100-person Aerial Tramway in Säntis and connects the valley station at 1361 m to the mountain station at 2483 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway constructed?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway was constructed in 1974.
Where is the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway located?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway is operating in Säntis (Switzerland).
How long is the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway is 2307 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway covers an elevation gain of 1122 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1361 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2483 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 1122 | m |
| Length | 2307 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | 2000 Austausch der Kabinen durch neue Exemplare für 85 Personen, 2011 Austausch der Laufwerke (teilweise in Aluminiumleichtbauweise). | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.25645 N / 9.31758 E, Top station 47.2493 N / 9.34206 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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