Surface lift Schwängimatt in Balsthal
2-person Surface lift Schwängimatt
AI Abstract
The Schwängimatt cable car in Balsthal (built in 1981) spans a distance of 446 meters, covering an elevation difference between 995 m and 1100 m. It was built by Borer. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Balsthal |
| Name | Schwängimatt |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1981 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Borer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Solothurn
- Location: Balsthal
- Name: Schwängimatt
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1981-To date
- Year of construction: 1981
- Manufacturer: Borer
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 995 m
- Difference in altitude: 105 m
- Length: 446 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Number of towers: 5
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Borer
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Schwängimatt?
The Schwängimatt ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Balsthal and connects the valley station at 995 m to the mountain station at 1100 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Schwängimatt ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Schwängimatt ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Schwängimatt ropeway constructed?
The Schwängimatt ropeway was constructed in 1981.
Where is the Schwängimatt ropeway located?
The Schwängimatt ropeway is operating in Balsthal (Switzerland).
How long is the Schwängimatt ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Schwängimatt ropeway is 446 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Schwängimatt ropeway?
The Schwängimatt ropeway covers an elevation gain of 105 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Schwängimatt ropeway?
The Schwängimatt ropeway was constructed by the company Borer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 995 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1100 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 105 | m |
| Length | 446 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | 5 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Borer | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.29252 N / 7.67483 E, Top station 47.28868 N / 7.67402 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled