Gondola Espel-Stöfeli in Unterwasser
10-person Gondola Espel-Stöfeli
AI Abstract
With a length of 1469 meters, the Espel-Stöfeli cable car in Unterwasser (St. Gallen) connects stations at elevations of 1262 m and 1682 m. The cable car was built in 2015 by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 2500 people per hour.
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| Location | Unterwasser (Obertoggenburg) |
| Name | Espel-Stöfeli |
| Type | 10-KBK (LUMK-K10) |
| Operating Time | 2015 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Unterwasser (Obertoggenburg)
- Name: Espel-Stöfeli
- Type: 10-KBK
- Operating Time: 2015-To date
- Year of construction: 2015
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1262 m
- Difference in altitude: 420 m
- Length: 1469 m
- Capacity: 2500 P/h
- Travel time: 5 min
- Speed: 6 m/s
- Number of towers: 10
- Number of carriers: 78 (total)
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Teufelberger
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Espel-Stöfeli?
The Espel-Stöfeli ropeway is a 10-person Gondola in Unterwasser and connects the valley station at 1262 m to the mountain station at 1682 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway is 2500 people per hour.
When was the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway constructed?
The Espel-Stöfeli ropeway was constructed in 2015.
Where is the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway located?
The Espel-Stöfeli ropeway is operating in Unterwasser (Switzerland).
How long is the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway is 1469 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway?
The Espel-Stöfeli ropeway covers an elevation gain of 420 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Espel-Stöfeli ropeway?
The Espel-Stöfeli ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1262 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1682 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 420 | m |
| Length | 1469 | m |
| Capacity | 2500 | P/h |
| Travel time | 5 | min |
| Speed | 6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 10 | |
| Number of carriers | 78 (total) | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Teufelberger | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.18461 N / 9.32071 E, Top station 47.17204 N / 9.31372 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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