Funicular Polybahn in Zürich
38-person Funicular Polybahn
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Zürich |
| Name | Polybahn |
| Type | 38-SPB (FPMF-W38) |
| Operating Time | 1886 - 1996 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Zürich
- Location: Zürich
- Name: Polybahn
- Type: 38-SPB
- Operating Time: 1886-1996
- Year of construction: 1886
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 410 m
- Difference in altitude: 38 m
- Length: 168 m
- Speed: 2 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: Trug ursprünglich den Namen "Zürichbergbahn"
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Polybahn?
The Polybahn ropeway is a 38-person Funicular in Zürich and connects the valley station at 410 m to the mountain station at 448 m.
When was the Polybahn ropeway constructed?
The Polybahn ropeway was constructed in 1886.
Where is the Polybahn ropeway located?
The Polybahn ropeway is operating in Zürich (Switzerland).
How long is the Polybahn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Polybahn ropeway is 168 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Polybahn ropeway?
The Polybahn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 38 meters.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 410 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 448 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 38 | m |
| Length | 168 | m |
| Capacity | ||
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | Trug ursprünglich den Namen "Zürichbergbahn" | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.37655 N / 8.5442 E, Top station 47.37682 N / 8.5463 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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