Surface lift Waldrand in Kandersteg
2-person Surface lift Waldrand
AI Abstract
With a length of 200 meters and a vertical rise of 45 meters, the Waldrand cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Kandersteg (Bern) connected the stations at 1190 m and 1235 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1965 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 1985 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Kandersteg (Dorf) |
| Name | Waldrand |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Kandersteg (Dorf)
- Name: Waldrand
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-1985
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1190 m
- Difference in altitude: 45 m
- Length: 200 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Number of towers: 1
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Waldrand?
The Waldrand ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Kandersteg and connects the valley station at 1190 m to the mountain station at 1235 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Waldrand ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Waldrand ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Waldrand ropeway constructed?
The Waldrand ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Waldrand ropeway located?
The Waldrand ropeway is operating in Kandersteg (Switzerland).
How long is the Waldrand ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Waldrand ropeway is 200 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Waldrand ropeway?
The Waldrand ropeway covers an elevation gain of 45 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Waldrand ropeway?
The Waldrand ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1190 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1235 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 45 | m |
| Length | 200 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
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| Number of towers | 1 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning 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 46.49179 N / 7.66247 E, Top station 46.49343 N / 7.66345 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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