Aerial Tramway Surlej-Murtèl in Silvaplana
125-person Aerial Tramway Surlej-Murtèl
AI Abstract
The Surlej-Murtèl cable car in Silvaplana (built in 1996) spans a distance of 2716 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1870 m and 2702 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Location | Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas) |
| Name | Surlej-Murtèl |
| Type | 125-LPB (LPBF-K125) |
| Operating Time | 1996 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Grisons
- Location: Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas)
- Name: Surlej-Murtèl
- Type: 125-LPB
- Operating Time: 1996-To date
- Year of construction: 1996
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1870 m
- Difference in altitude: 832 m
- Length: 2716 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 6,7 min
- Speed: 10 m/s
- Number of towers: 5
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Gangloff
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Surlej-Murtèl?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is a 125-person Aerial Tramway in Silvaplana and connects the valley station at 1870 m to the mountain station at 2702 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway constructed?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway was constructed in 1996.
Where is the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway located?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is operating in Silvaplana (Switzerland).
How long is the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is 2716 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway covers an elevation gain of 832 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1870 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2702 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 832 | m |
| Length | 2716 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6,7 | min |
| Speed | 10 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 5 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Gangloff | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.45472 N / 9.81385 E, Top station 46.43246 N / 9.82377 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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