Surface lift Schwende-Leugangen in Schwende
2-person Surface lift Schwende-Leugangen
AI Abstract
With a length of 220 meters and a vertical rise of 70 meters, the Schwende-Leugangen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Schwende (Appenzell Innerrhoden) connected the stations at 850 m and 920 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1965 by Borer and was permanently decommissioned in 1998 without being replaced.
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| Location | Schwende (Ebenalp) |
| Name | Schwende-Leugangen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Borer |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Appenzell Innerrhoden
- Location: Schwende (Ebenalp)
- Name: Schwende-Leugangen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-1998
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Borer
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 850 m
- Difference in altitude: 70 m
- Length: 220 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Nach der Stilllegung wurde der Skilift nach Sarajevo verkauft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Schwende-Leugangen?
The Schwende-Leugangen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Schwende and connects the valley station at 850 m to the mountain station at 920 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway constructed?
The Schwende-Leugangen ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway located?
The Schwende-Leugangen ropeway is operating in Schwende (Switzerland).
How long is the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway is 220 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway?
The Schwende-Leugangen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 70 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Schwende-Leugangen ropeway?
The Schwende-Leugangen ropeway was constructed by the company Borer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 850 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 920 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 70 | m |
| Length | 220 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Nach der Stilllegung wurde der Skilift nach Sarajevo verkauft. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.29936 N / 9.43758 E, Top station 47.29921 N / 9.44043 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
