Surface lift Hochwacht in Mosnang
2-person Surface lift Hochwacht
AI Abstract
With a length of 385 meters, the Hochwacht cable car in Mosnang (St. Gallen) connects stations at elevations of 720 m and 835 m. The cable car was built in 1965 by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 750 people per hour.
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| Location | Mosnang |
| Name | Hochwacht |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Mosnang
- Name: Hochwacht
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-To date
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 720 m
- Difference in altitude: 115 m
- Length: 385 m
- Capacity: 750 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Hochwacht?
The Hochwacht ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Mosnang and connects the valley station at 720 m to the mountain station at 835 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Hochwacht ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Hochwacht ropeway is 750 people per hour.
When was the Hochwacht ropeway constructed?
The Hochwacht ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Hochwacht ropeway located?
The Hochwacht ropeway is operating in Mosnang (Switzerland).
How long is the Hochwacht ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Hochwacht ropeway is 385 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Hochwacht ropeway?
The Hochwacht ropeway covers an elevation gain of 115 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Hochwacht ropeway?
The Hochwacht ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 720 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 835 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 115 | m |
| Length | 385 | m |
| Capacity | 750 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.36103 N / 9.04411 E, Top station 47.35772 N / 9.04354 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled