Aerial Tramway Mettlen-Rugisbalm in Wolfenschiessen
4-person Aerial Tramway Mettlen-Rugisbalm
AI Abstract
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm cable car, a 4-person Aerial Tramway model located in Wolfenschiessen (Nidwalden), was built in 1950 and connected the valley station at 605 m with the mountain station at 871 m above sea level. The length was 808 meters, and the elevation difference was 266 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Niederberger and was decommissioned in 1993 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Wolfenschiessen |
| Name | Mettlen-Rugisbalm |
| Type | 4-LPB (LPBF-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1950 - 1993 |
| Manufacturer | Niederberger |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Nidwalden
- Location: Wolfenschiessen
- Name: Mettlen-Rugisbalm
- Type: 4-LPB
- Operating Time: 1950-1993
- Year of construction: 1950
- Manufacturer: Niederberger
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 605 m
- Difference in altitude: 266 m
- Length: 808 m
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Mettlen-Rugisbalm?
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway is a 4-person Aerial Tramway in Wolfenschiessen and connects the valley station at 605 m to the mountain station at 871 m.
When was the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway constructed?
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway was constructed in 1950.
Where is the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway located?
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway is operating in Wolfenschiessen (Switzerland).
How long is the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway is 808 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway?
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway covers an elevation gain of 266 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway?
The Mettlen-Rugisbalm ropeway was constructed by the company Niederberger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 605 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 871 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 266 | m |
| Length | 808 | m |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.85693 N / 8.36748 E, Top station 46.85113 N / 8.36217 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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