Aerial Tramway Kies-Mettmen in Schwanden
20-person Aerial Tramway Kies-Mettmen
AI Abstract
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway in Schwanden (Glarus) was built in 1972 and connects the valley station located at 1046 m with the mountain station at 1608 m. The length is 1230 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Streiff. The maximum capacity is 300 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Schwanden |
| Name | Kies-Mettmen |
| Type | 20-LPB (LPBF-K20) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Streiff |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Glarus
- Location: Schwanden
- Name: Kies-Mettmen
- Type: 20-LPB
- Operating Time: 1972-To date
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Streiff
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1046 m
- Difference in altitude: 562 m
- Length: 1230 m
- Capacity: 300 P/h
- Travel time: 3,5 min
- Speed: 10 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Rope manufacturer: Brugg
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Kies-Mettmen?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway is a 20-person Aerial Tramway in Schwanden and connects the valley station at 1046 m to the mountain station at 1608 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway is 300 people per hour.
When was the Kies-Mettmen ropeway constructed?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Kies-Mettmen ropeway located?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway is operating in Schwanden (Switzerland).
How long is the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway is 1230 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 562 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway was constructed by the company Streiff.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1046 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 1608 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 562 | m |
| Length | 1230 | m |
| Capacity | 300 | P/h |
| Travel time | 3,5 | min |
| Speed | 10 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | Brugg | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.96794 N / 9.09088 E, Top station 46.95877 N / 9.09586 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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