Surface lift Grossrüti in Glarus
2-person Surface lift Grossrüti
AI Abstract
The Grossrüti cable car, a 2-person Surface lift type, in Glarus (built in 1969) spans a distance of 712 meters and overcomes an elevation difference of 169 meters, running between 513 m and 682 m above sea level. It was built by Streiff and has been out of service since 2025.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Glarus |
| Name | Grossrüti |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Streiff |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Glarus
- Location: Glarus
- Name: Grossrüti
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1969-2025
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Streiff
- Status: Out of operation
- Bottom station altitude: 513 m
- Difference in altitude: 169 m
- Length: 712 m
- Capacity: 650 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Grossrüti?
The Grossrüti ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Glarus and connects the valley station at 513 m to the mountain station at 682 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Grossrüti ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Grossrüti ropeway is 650 people per hour.
When was the Grossrüti ropeway constructed?
The Grossrüti ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the Grossrüti ropeway located?
The Grossrüti ropeway is operating in Glarus (Switzerland).
How long is the Grossrüti ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Grossrüti ropeway is 712 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Grossrüti ropeway?
The Grossrüti ropeway covers an elevation gain of 169 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Grossrüti ropeway?
The Grossrüti ropeway was constructed by the company Streiff.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 513 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 682 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 169 | m |
| Length | 712 | m |
| Capacity | 650 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.03492 N / 9.06477 E, Top station 47.0288 N / 9.06291 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled