Surface lift Augsten in Grenchen
2-person Surface lift Augsten
AI Abstract
With a length of 400 meters, the Augsten cable car in Grenchen (Solothurn) connects stations at elevations of 1240 m and 1355 m. The cable car was built in 1958 by Städeli. The maximum capacity is 720 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Grenchen |
| Name | Augsten |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1958 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Solothurn
- Location: Grenchen
- Name: Augsten
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1958-To date
- Year of construction: 1958
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1240 m
- Difference in altitude: 115 m
- Length: 400 m
- Capacity: 720 P/h
- Number of towers: 4
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Augsten?
The Augsten ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Grenchen and connects the valley station at 1240 m to the mountain station at 1355 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Augsten ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Augsten ropeway is 720 people per hour.
When was the Augsten ropeway constructed?
The Augsten ropeway was constructed in 1958.
Where is the Augsten ropeway located?
The Augsten ropeway is operating in Grenchen (Switzerland).
How long is the Augsten ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Augsten ropeway is 400 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Augsten ropeway?
The Augsten ropeway covers an elevation gain of 115 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Augsten ropeway?
The Augsten ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1240 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1355 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 115 | m |
| Length | 400 | m |
| Capacity | 720 | P/h |
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| Number of towers | 4 | |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.22535 N / 7.38112 E, Top station 47.22335 N / 7.38604 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
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