Aerial Tramway Kies-Mettmen in Schwanden
10-person Aerial Tramway Kies-Mettmen
AI Abstract
The Kies-Mettmen cable car, a 10-person Aerial Tramway model located in Schwanden (Glarus), was built in 1954 and connected the valley station at 1040 m with the mountain station at 1617 m above sea level. The length was 1250 meters, and the elevation difference was 577 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Habegger and was decommissioned in 1972 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Schwanden |
| Name | Kies-Mettmen |
| Type | 10-LPB (LPBF-K10) |
| Operating Time | 1954 - 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Glarus
- Location: Schwanden
- Name: Kies-Mettmen
- Type: 10-LPB
- Operating Time: 1954-1972
- Year of construction: 1954
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1040 m
- Difference in altitude: 577 m
- Length: 1250 m
- Capacity: 80 P/h
- Speed: 4 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Kies-Mettmen?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway is a 10-person Aerial Tramway in Schwanden and connects the valley station at 1040 m to the mountain station at 1617 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway is 80 people per hour.
When was the Kies-Mettmen ropeway constructed?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway was constructed in 1954.
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 1250 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 577 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kies-Mettmen ropeway?
The Kies-Mettmen ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1040 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1617 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 577 | m |
| Length | 1250 | m |
| Capacity | 80 | P/h |
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| Speed | 4 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.96754 N / 9.09159 E, Top station 46.95868 N / 9.09844 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
