Surface lift Sunnu in Saas Grund
2-person Surface lift Sunnu
AI Abstract
With a length of 456 meters and a vertical rise of 184 meters, the Sunnu cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Saas Grund (Valais) connected the stations at 1557 m and 1741 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1974 by Städeli and was permanently decommissioned in 1979 without being replaced.
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| Location | Saas Grund |
| Name | Sunnu |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1974 - 1979 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Saas Grund
- Name: Sunnu
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1974-1979
- Year of construction: 1974
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1557 m
- Difference in altitude: 184 m
- Length: 456 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Sunnu?
The Sunnu ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Saas Grund and connects the valley station at 1557 m to the mountain station at 1741 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Sunnu ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Sunnu ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Sunnu ropeway constructed?
The Sunnu ropeway was constructed in 1974.
Where is the Sunnu ropeway located?
The Sunnu ropeway is operating in Saas Grund (Switzerland).
How long is the Sunnu ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Sunnu ropeway is 456 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Sunnu ropeway?
The Sunnu ropeway covers an elevation gain of 184 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Sunnu ropeway?
The Sunnu ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1557 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1741 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 184 | m |
| Length | 456 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.12476 N / 7.93767 E, Top station 46.12345 N / 7.94244 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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