Surface lift Giw-Rothorn in Visperterminen
2-person Surface lift Giw-Rothorn
AI Abstract
The Giw-Rothorn cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Visperterminen (Valais), was built in 1967 and connected the valley station at 1964 m with the mountain station at 2300 m above sea level. The length was 1328 meters, and the elevation difference was 336 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bühler and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Visperterminen |
| Name | Giw-Rothorn |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1967 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Visperterminen
- Name: Giw-Rothorn
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1967-1999
- Year of construction: 1967
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1964 m
- Difference in altitude: 336 m
- Length: 1328 m
- Capacity: 540 P/h
- Speed: 3,2 m/s
- Number of towers: 12
- Number of carriers: 62
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Zwirbelkurve
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Giw-Rothorn?
The Giw-Rothorn ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Visperterminen and connects the valley station at 1964 m to the mountain station at 2300 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Giw-Rothorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Giw-Rothorn ropeway is 540 people per hour.
When was the Giw-Rothorn ropeway constructed?
The Giw-Rothorn ropeway was constructed in 1967.
Where is the Giw-Rothorn ropeway located?
The Giw-Rothorn ropeway is operating in Visperterminen (Switzerland).
How long is the Giw-Rothorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Giw-Rothorn ropeway is 1328 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Giw-Rothorn ropeway?
The Giw-Rothorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 336 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Giw-Rothorn ropeway?
The Giw-Rothorn ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1964 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2300 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 336 | m |
| Length | 1328 | m |
| Capacity | 540 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3,2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 12 | |
| Number of carriers | 62 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Zwirbelkurve | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.25551 N / 7.92373 E, Top station 46.24977 N / 7.93809 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
