Chairlift Geissalp in Schwarzsee
4-person Chairlift Geissalp
AI Abstract
With a length of 1223 meters, the Geissalp cable car in Schwarzsee (Fribourg) connects stations at elevations of 1354 m and 1748 m. The cable car was built in 2011 by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1500 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Schwarzsee (Riggisalp) |
| Name | Geissalp |
| Type | 4-SBK (LUMK-S4) |
| Operating Time | 2011 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Fribourg
- Location: Schwarzsee (Riggisalp)
- Name: Geissalp
- Type: 4-SBK
- Operating Time: 2011-To date
- Year of construction: 2011
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1354 m
- Difference in altitude: 394 m
- Length: 1223 m
- Capacity: 1500 P/h
- Travel time: 4,4 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 10
- Number of carriers: 55
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Rope manufacturer: Teufelberger
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Geissalp?
The Geissalp ropeway is a 4-person Chairlift in Schwarzsee and connects the valley station at 1354 m to the mountain station at 1748 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Geissalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Geissalp ropeway is 1500 people per hour.
When was the Geissalp ropeway constructed?
The Geissalp ropeway was constructed in 2011.
Where is the Geissalp ropeway located?
The Geissalp ropeway is operating in Schwarzsee (Switzerland).
How long is the Geissalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Geissalp ropeway is 1223 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Geissalp ropeway?
The Geissalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 394 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Geissalp ropeway?
The Geissalp ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1354 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1748 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 394 | m |
| Length | 1223 | m |
| Capacity | 1500 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4,4 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 10 | |
| Number of carriers | 55 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | Teufelberger | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.6598 N / 7.3 E, Top station 46.65824 N / 7.31551 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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