Surface lift Elsighorn in Frutigen
2-person Surface lift Elsighorn
AI Abstract
The Elsighorn cable car in Frutigen (built in 1996) spans a distance of 962 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2011 m and 2289 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1200 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |
| Name | Elsighorn |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1996 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Frutigen (Elsigenalp)
- Name: Elsighorn
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1996-To date
- Year of construction: 1996
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2011 m
- Difference in altitude: 278 m
- Length: 962 m
- Capacity: 1200 P/h
- Travel time: 5 min
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 9
- Number of carriers: 105
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Elsighorn?
The Elsighorn ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Frutigen and connects the valley station at 2011 m to the mountain station at 2289 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Elsighorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Elsighorn ropeway is 1200 people per hour.
When was the Elsighorn ropeway constructed?
The Elsighorn ropeway was constructed in 1996.
Where is the Elsighorn ropeway located?
The Elsighorn ropeway is operating in Frutigen (Switzerland).
How long is the Elsighorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Elsighorn ropeway is 962 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Elsighorn ropeway?
The Elsighorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 278 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Elsighorn ropeway?
The Elsighorn ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2011 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2289 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 278 | m |
| Length | 962 | m |
| Capacity | 1200 | P/h |
| Travel time | 5 | min |
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 9 | |
| Number of carriers | 105 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.5234 N / 7.63436 E, Top station 46.53164 N / 7.63595 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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