Surface lift Riegelschwendi in Hemberg
1-person Surface lift Riegelschwendi
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Hemberg |
| Name | Riegelschwendi |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 2003 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Stefan Halbheer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Hemberg
- Name: Riegelschwendi
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 2003-To date
- Year of construction: 2003
- Manufacturer: Stefan Halbheer
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1069 m
- Difference in altitude: 46 m
- Length: 433 m
- Number of towers: 3
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Last update: 29.09.2025 13:05 (Updated by Malbun08)
Photo provided by: Felix
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Riegelschwendi?
The Riegelschwendi ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Hemberg and connects the valley station at 1069 m to the mountain station at 1115 m.
When was the Riegelschwendi ropeway constructed?
The Riegelschwendi ropeway was constructed in 2003.
Where is the Riegelschwendi ropeway located?
The Riegelschwendi ropeway is operating in Hemberg (Switzerland).
How long is the Riegelschwendi ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Riegelschwendi ropeway is 433 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Riegelschwendi ropeway?
The Riegelschwendi ropeway covers an elevation gain of 46 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Riegelschwendi ropeway?
The Riegelschwendi ropeway was constructed by the company Stefan Halbheer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1069 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1115 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 46 | m |
| Length | 433 | m |
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| Number of towers | 3 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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1-person Surface lift Riegelschwendi
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
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Photos of this ropeway
Videos of this ropeway
Currently, there are no videos of this ropeway available.
Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.2819 N / 9.17042 E, Top station 47.28079 N / 9.17434 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
