Surface lift Kählen in Balm bei Günsberg
2-person Surface lift Kählen
AI Abstract
The Kählen cable car in Balm bei Günsberg (built in 1973) spans a distance of 790 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1075 m and 1275 m. It was built by Städeli. The maximum capacity is 780 people per hour.
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| Location | Balm bei Günsberg (Balmberg) |
| Name | Kählen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1973 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Solothurn
- Location: Balm bei Günsberg (Balmberg)
- Name: Kählen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1973-To date
- Year of construction: 1973
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1075 m
- Difference in altitude: 200 m
- Length: 790 m
- Capacity: 780 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Kählen?
The Kählen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Balm bei Günsberg and connects the valley station at 1075 m to the mountain station at 1275 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Kählen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Kählen ropeway is 780 people per hour.
When was the Kählen ropeway constructed?
The Kählen ropeway was constructed in 1973.
Where is the Kählen ropeway located?
The Kählen ropeway is operating in Balm bei Günsberg (Switzerland).
How long is the Kählen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Kählen ropeway is 790 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Kählen ropeway?
The Kählen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 200 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kählen ropeway?
The Kählen ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1075 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1275 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 200 | m |
| Length | 790 | m |
| Capacity | 780 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.263 N / 7.53765 E, Top station 47.25819 N / 7.53028 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
