Surface lift Elsigenalp 2 in Frutigen
2-person Surface lift Elsigenalp 2
AI Abstract
With a length of 1330 meters, the Elsigenalp 2 cable car in Frutigen (Bern) connects stations at elevations of 1817 m and 2100 m. The cable car was built in 1978 by Küpfer. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Location | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |
| Name | Elsigenalp 2 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1978 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Frutigen (Elsigenalp)
- Name: Elsigenalp 2
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1978-To date
- Year of construction: 1978
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1817 m
- Difference in altitude: 283 m
- Length: 1330 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 6 min
- Speed: 3,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 11
- Number of carriers: 118
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Habegger
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Elsigenalp 2?
The Elsigenalp 2 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Frutigen and connects the valley station at 1817 m to the mountain station at 2100 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway constructed?
The Elsigenalp 2 ropeway was constructed in 1978.
Where is the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway located?
The Elsigenalp 2 ropeway is operating in Frutigen (Switzerland).
How long is the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway is 1330 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway?
The Elsigenalp 2 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 283 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Elsigenalp 2 ropeway?
The Elsigenalp 2 ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1817 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2100 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 283 | m |
| Length | 1330 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6 | min |
| Speed | 3,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 11 | |
| Number of carriers | 118 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Habegger | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.51967 N / 7.62684 E, Top station 46.52486 N / 7.64199 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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