Surface lift Metschalp in Frutigen
2-person Surface lift Metschalp
AI Abstract
The Metschalp cable car in Frutigen (built in 1971) spans a distance of 1620 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1561 m and 2023 m. It was built by Habegger. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |
| Name | Metschalp |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1971 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Habegger |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Frutigen (Elsigenalp)
- Name: Metschalp
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1971-To date
- Year of construction: 1971
- Manufacturer: Habegger
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1561 m
- Difference in altitude: 462 m
- Length: 1620 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Habegger
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Metschalp?
The Metschalp ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Frutigen and connects the valley station at 1561 m to the mountain station at 2023 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Metschalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Metschalp ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Metschalp ropeway constructed?
The Metschalp ropeway was constructed in 1971.
Where is the Metschalp ropeway located?
The Metschalp ropeway is operating in Frutigen (Switzerland).
How long is the Metschalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Metschalp ropeway is 1620 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Metschalp ropeway?
The Metschalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 462 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Metschalp ropeway?
The Metschalp ropeway was constructed by the company Habegger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1561 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2023 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 462 | m |
| Length | 1620 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Habegger | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.51712 N / 7.60387 E, Top station 46.51258 N / 7.62305 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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