Aerial Tramway Schwägalp-Säntis in Säntis
45-person Aerial Tramway Schwägalp-Säntis
AI Abstract
The Schwägalp-Säntis cable car, a 45-person Aerial Tramway model located in Säntis (Appenzell Ausserrhoden), was built in 1935 and connected the valley station at 1361 m with the mountain station at 2483 m above sea level. The length was 2157 meters, and the elevation difference was 1122 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bleichert and was decommissioned in 1974 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Säntis |
| Name | Schwägalp-Säntis |
| Type | 45-LPB (LPBF-K45) |
| Operating Time | 1935 - 1974 |
| Manufacturer |
Bleichert (1960 Von Roll) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Location: Säntis
- Name: Schwägalp-Säntis
- Type: 45-LPB
- Operating Time: 1935-1974
- Year of construction: 1935
- Manufacturer: Bleichert
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1361 m
- Difference in altitude: 1122 m
- Length: 2157 m
- Capacity: 340 P/h
- Speed: 6 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: 1960 saniert durch Von Roll
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Schwägalp-Säntis?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway is a 45-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 340 people per hour.
When was the Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway constructed?
The Schwägalp-Säntis ropeway was constructed in 1935.
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 2157 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 Bleichert.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1361 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2483 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 1122 | m |
| Length | 2157 | m |
| Capacity | 340 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | 1960 saniert durch Von Roll | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.25621 N / 9.32003 E, Top station 47.24926 N / 9.34217 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
