Aerial Tramway Surlej-Murtèl in Silvaplana
80-person Aerial Tramway Surlej-Murtèl
AI Abstract
The Surlej-Murtèl cable car, a 80-person Aerial Tramway model located in Silvaplana (Grisons), was built in 1963 and connected the valley station at 1880 m with the mountain station at 2712 m above sea level. The length was 2716 meters, and the elevation difference was 832 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 1996 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas) |
| Name | Surlej-Murtèl |
| Type | 80-LPB (LPBF-K80) |
| Operating Time | 1963 - 1996 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Grisons
- Location: Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas)
- Name: Surlej-Murtèl
- Type: 80-LPB
- Operating Time: 1963-1996
- Year of construction: 1963
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1880 m
- Difference in altitude: 832 m
- Length: 2716 m
- Capacity: 560 P/h
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 2
- Carrier manufacturer: SIG
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Surlej-Murtèl?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is a 80-person Aerial Tramway in Silvaplana and connects the valley station at 1880 m to the mountain station at 2712 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway is 560 people per hour.
When was the Surlej-Murtèl ropeway constructed?
The Surlej-Murtèl ropeway was constructed in 1963.
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 Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1880 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2712 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 832 | m |
| Length | 2716 | m |
| Capacity | 560 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | SIG | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.45479 N / 9.81381 E, Top station 46.43219 N / 9.82359 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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