Gondola Eggweid-Rinderberg in Zweisimmen
2-person Gondola Eggweid-Rinderberg
AI Abstract
The Eggweid-Rinderberg cable car, a 2-person Gondola model located in Zweisimmen (Bern), was built in 1957 and connected the valley station at 1458 m with the mountain station at 2008 m above sea level. The length was 2076 meters, and the elevation difference was 550 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Heckel and was decommissioned in 1987 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Zweisimmen (Rinderberg) |
| Name | Eggweid-Rinderberg |
| Type | 2-KBK (LUMK-K2) |
| Operating Time | 1957 - 1987 |
| Manufacturer | Heckel |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Zweisimmen (Rinderberg)
- Name: Eggweid-Rinderberg
- Type: 2-KBK
- Operating Time: 1957-1987
- Year of construction: 1957
- Manufacturer: Heckel
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1458 m
- Difference in altitude: 550 m
- Length: 2076 m
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 23
- Number of carriers: 68
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Eggweid-Rinderberg?
The Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway is a 2-person Gondola in Zweisimmen and connects the valley station at 1458 m to the mountain station at 2008 m.
When was the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway constructed?
The Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway was constructed in 1957.
Where is the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway located?
The Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway is operating in Zweisimmen (Switzerland).
How long is the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway is 2076 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway?
The Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway covers an elevation gain of 550 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway?
The Eggweid-Rinderberg ropeway was constructed by the company Heckel.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1458 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2008 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 550 | m |
| Length | 2076 | m |
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| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 23 | |
| Number of carriers | 68 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.52594 N / 7.36342 E, Top station 46.50847 N / 7.35824 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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