Surface lift Bellwald-Richinen in Bellwald
2-person Surface lift Bellwald-Richinen
AI Abstract
The Bellwald-Richinen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Bellwald (Valais), was built in 1966 and connected the valley station at 1614 m with the mountain station at 2081 m above sea level. The length was 1663 meters, and the elevation difference was 467 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bühler and was decommissioned in 1976 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Bellwald |
| Name | Bellwald-Richinen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 1976 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Bellwald
- Name: Bellwald-Richinen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-1976
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1614 m
- Difference in altitude: 467 m
- Length: 1663 m
- Capacity: 900 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Wurde 1982 als Skilift Furgglti wieder aufgebaut.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Bellwald-Richinen?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Bellwald and connects the valley station at 1614 m to the mountain station at 2081 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway constructed?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway located?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is operating in Bellwald (Switzerland).
How long is the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway is 1663 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 467 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Bellwald-Richinen ropeway?
The Bellwald-Richinen ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1614 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2081 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 467 | m |
| Length | 1663 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Wurde 1982 als Skilift Furgglti wieder aufgebaut. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.42859 N / 8.16165 E, Top station 46.44143 N / 8.16681 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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