Surface lift Pesciüm in Airolo
2-person Surface lift Pesciüm
AI Abstract
The Pesciüm cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Airolo (Ticino), was built in 1961 and connected the valley station at 1742 m with the mountain station at 1796 m above sea level. The length was 295 meters, and the elevation difference was 54 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Skima and was decommissioned in 1998 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Airolo (Pesciüm) |
| Name | Pesciüm |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1961 - 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Skima |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Airolo (Pesciüm)
- Name: Pesciüm
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1961-1998
- Year of construction: 1961
- Manufacturer: Skima
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1742 m
- Difference in altitude: 54 m
- Length: 295 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Pesciüm?
The Pesciüm ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Airolo and connects the valley station at 1742 m to the mountain station at 1796 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Pesciüm ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Pesciüm ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Pesciüm ropeway constructed?
The Pesciüm ropeway was constructed in 1961.
Where is the Pesciüm ropeway located?
The Pesciüm ropeway is operating in Airolo (Switzerland).
How long is the Pesciüm ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Pesciüm ropeway is 295 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Pesciüm ropeway?
The Pesciüm ropeway covers an elevation gain of 54 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Pesciüm ropeway?
The Pesciüm ropeway was constructed by the company Skima.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1742 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1796 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 54 | m |
| Length | 295 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | 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 46.51402 N / 8.60638 E, Top station 46.51164 N / 8.60329 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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