Gondola Zweisimmen-Eggweid in Zweisimmen
2-person Gondola Zweisimmen-Eggweid
AI Abstract
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid cable car, a 2-person Gondola model located in Zweisimmen (Bern), was built in 1957 and connected the valley station at 951 m with the mountain station at 1458 m above sea level. The length was 2964 meters, and the elevation difference was 507 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Heckel and was decommissioned in 1987 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Zweisimmen (Rinderberg) |
| Name | Zweisimmen-Eggweid |
| Type | 2-KBK (LUMK-K2) |
| Operating Time | 1957 - 1987 |
| Manufacturer | Heckel |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Zweisimmen (Rinderberg)
- Name: Zweisimmen-Eggweid
- Type: 2-KBK
- Operating Time: 1957-1987
- Year of construction: 1957
- Manufacturer: Heckel
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 951 m
- Difference in altitude: 507 m
- Length: 2964 m
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 25
- Number of carriers: 95
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Zweisimmen-Eggweid?
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway is a 2-person Gondola in Zweisimmen and connects the valley station at 951 m to the mountain station at 1458 m.
When was the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway constructed?
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway was constructed in 1957.
Where is the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway located?
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway is operating in Zweisimmen (Switzerland).
How long is the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway is 2964 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway?
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway covers an elevation gain of 507 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway?
The Zweisimmen-Eggweid ropeway was constructed by the company Heckel.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 951 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1458 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 507 | m |
| Length | 2964 | m |
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| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 25 | |
| Number of carriers | 95 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.55109 N / 7.37442 E, Top station 46.52601 N / 7.36333 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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