Gondola Leysin-Mayen in Leysin
4-person Gondola Leysin-Mayen
AI Abstract
The Leysin-Mayen cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Leysin (Vaud), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 1332 m with the mountain station at 1848 m above sea level. The length was 2114 meters, and the elevation difference was 516 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Müller and was decommissioned in 2001 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Leysin (Berneuse) |
| Name | Leysin-Mayen |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Leysin (Berneuse)
- Name: Leysin-Mayen
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1972-2001
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1332 m
- Difference in altitude: 516 m
- Length: 2114 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Travel time: 10 min
- Speed: 3,2 m/s
- Number of towers: 19
- Number of carriers: 60
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Electronics manufacturer: Alptronic
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Leysin-Mayen?
The Leysin-Mayen ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Leysin and connects the valley station at 1332 m to the mountain station at 1848 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Leysin-Mayen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Leysin-Mayen ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Leysin-Mayen ropeway constructed?
The Leysin-Mayen ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Leysin-Mayen ropeway located?
The Leysin-Mayen ropeway is operating in Leysin (Switzerland).
How long is the Leysin-Mayen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Leysin-Mayen ropeway is 2114 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Leysin-Mayen ropeway?
The Leysin-Mayen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 516 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Leysin-Mayen ropeway?
The Leysin-Mayen ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1332 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1848 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 516 | m |
| Length | 2114 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
| Travel time | 10 | min |
| Speed | 3,2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 19 | |
| Number of carriers | 60 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Alptronic | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.34763 N / 7.01771 E, Top station 46.36588 N / 7.01515 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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