Funicular Stoffel in Mels
12-person Funicular Stoffel
AI Abstract
The Stoffel cable car in Mels (built in 2019) spans a distance of 48 meters, covering an elevation difference between 504 m and 535 m. It was built by Inauen-Schätti. The maximum capacity is 348 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Mels |
| Name | Stoffel |
| Type | 12-SPB (FPMF-W12) |
| Operating Time | 2019 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Inauen-Schätti |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: St. Gallen
- Location: Mels
- Name: Stoffel
- Type: 12-SPB
- Operating Time: 2019-To date
- Year of construction: 2019
- Manufacturer: Inauen-Schätti
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 504 m
- Difference in altitude: 31 m
- Length: 48 m
- Capacity: 348 P/h
- Travel time: 0,65 min
- Speed: 1,5 m/s
- Number of carriers: 1
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Inauen-Schätti
- Rope manufacturer: Brugg
- Electronics manufacturer: Masora
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Stoffel?
The Stoffel ropeway is a 12-person Funicular in Mels and connects the valley station at 504 m to the mountain station at 535 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Stoffel ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Stoffel ropeway is 348 people per hour.
When was the Stoffel ropeway constructed?
The Stoffel ropeway was constructed in 2019.
Where is the Stoffel ropeway located?
The Stoffel ropeway is operating in Mels (Switzerland).
How long is the Stoffel ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Stoffel ropeway is 48 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Stoffel ropeway?
The Stoffel ropeway covers an elevation gain of 31 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Stoffel ropeway?
The Stoffel ropeway was constructed by the company Inauen-Schätti.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 504 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 535 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 31 | m |
| Length | 48 | m |
| Capacity | 348 | P/h |
| Travel time | 0,65 | min |
| Speed | 1,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | 1 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Inauen-Schätti | |
| Rope manufacturer | Brugg | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Masora | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.04378 N / 9.41603 E, Top station 47.04355 N / 9.4155 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled