Surface lift Weissenstein in Oberdorf
2-person Surface lift Weissenstein
AI Abstract
With a length of 268 meters and a vertical rise of 78 meters, the Weissenstein cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Oberdorf (Solothurn) connected the stations at 1240 m and 1318 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1962 by Städeli and was permanently decommissioned in 1993 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Oberdorf (Weissenstein) |
| Name | Weissenstein |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1962 - 1993 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Solothurn
- Location: Oberdorf (Weissenstein)
- Name: Weissenstein
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1962-1993
- Year of construction: 1962
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1240 m
- Difference in altitude: 78 m
- Length: 268 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Weissenstein?
The Weissenstein ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Oberdorf and connects the valley station at 1240 m to the mountain station at 1318 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Weissenstein ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Weissenstein ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Weissenstein ropeway constructed?
The Weissenstein ropeway was constructed in 1962.
Where is the Weissenstein ropeway located?
The Weissenstein ropeway is operating in Oberdorf (Switzerland).
How long is the Weissenstein ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Weissenstein ropeway is 268 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Weissenstein ropeway?
The Weissenstein ropeway covers an elevation gain of 78 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Weissenstein ropeway?
The Weissenstein ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1240 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1318 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 78 | m |
| Length | 268 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.25732 N / 7.51771 E, Top station 47.25534 N / 7.51902 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
