Funicular Üssri Urweid-Chapf in Grimsel
12-person Funicular Üssri Urweid-Chapf
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| Location | Grimsel |
| Name | Üssri Urweid-Chapf |
| Type | 12-SPB (FPMF-W12) |
| Operating Time | 1939 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Grimsel
- Name: Üssri Urweid-Chapf
- Type: 12-SPB
- Operating Time: 1939-To date
- Year of construction: 1939
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 717 m
- Difference in altitude: 603 m
- Length: 973 m
- Travel time: 10,5 min
- Speed: 2 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 1
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Last update: 07.04.2010 19:51 (Updated by Felix)
Photo provided by: Felix
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Üssri Urweid-Chapf?
The Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway is a 12-person Funicular in Grimsel and connects the valley station at 717 m to the mountain station at 1320 m.
When was the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway constructed?
The Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway was constructed in 1939.
Where is the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway located?
The Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway is operating in Grimsel (Switzerland).
How long is the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway is 973 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway?
The Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway covers an elevation gain of 603 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway?
The Üssri Urweid-Chapf ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 717 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1320 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 603 | m |
| Length | 973 | m |
| Capacity | ||
| Travel time | 10,5 | min |
| Speed | 2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 1 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| 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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12-person Funicular Üssri Urweid-Chapf
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
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.68784 N / 8.24438 E, Top station 46.68889 N / 8.25461 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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