Surface lift Corvatschgletscher 1 in Silvaplana
2-person Surface lift Corvatschgletscher 1
AI Abstract
With a length of 670 meters and a vertical rise of 180 meters, the Corvatschgletscher 1 cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Silvaplana (Grisons) connected the stations at 3263 m and 3443 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1964 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 1975 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas) |
| Name | Corvatschgletscher 1 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1964 - 1975 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Grisons
- Location: Silvaplana (Corvatsch-Furtschellas)
- Name: Corvatschgletscher 1
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1964-1975
- Year of construction: 1964
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 3263 m
- Difference in altitude: 180 m
- Length: 670 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Corvatschgletscher 1?
The Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Silvaplana and connects the valley station at 3263 m to the mountain station at 3443 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway constructed?
The Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway was constructed in 1964.
Where is the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway located?
The Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway is operating in Silvaplana (Switzerland).
How long is the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway is 670 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway?
The Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 180 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway?
The Corvatschgletscher 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 3263 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 3443 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 180 | m |
| Length | 670 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.41759 N / 9.82434 E, Top station 46.41268 N / 9.82013 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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