Surface lift Widerhubel in Frutigen
2-person Surface lift Widerhubel
AI Abstract
The Widerhubel cable car in Frutigen (built in 1996) spans a distance of 699 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1897 m and 2140 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1400 people per hour.
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| Location | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |
| Name | Widerhubel |
| 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: Widerhubel
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1996-To date
- Year of construction: 1996
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1897 m
- Difference in altitude: 243 m
- Length: 699 m
- Capacity: 1400 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Widerhubel?
The Widerhubel ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Frutigen and connects the valley station at 1897 m to the mountain station at 2140 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Widerhubel ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Widerhubel ropeway is 1400 people per hour.
When was the Widerhubel ropeway constructed?
The Widerhubel ropeway was constructed in 1996.
Where is the Widerhubel ropeway located?
The Widerhubel ropeway is operating in Frutigen (Switzerland).
How long is the Widerhubel ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Widerhubel ropeway is 699 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Widerhubel ropeway?
The Widerhubel ropeway covers an elevation gain of 243 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Widerhubel ropeway?
The Widerhubel ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1897 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2140 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 243 | m |
| Length | 699 | m |
| Capacity | 1400 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.51095 N / 7.61794 E, Top station 46.50969 N / 7.62621 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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