Aerial Tramway Elsigbach-Elsigenalp in Frutigen
15-person Aerial Tramway Elsigbach-Elsigenalp
AI Abstract
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp cable car, a 15-person Aerial Tramway model located in Frutigen (Bern), was built in 1967 and connected the valley station at 1334 m with the mountain station at 1804 m above sea level. The length was 1489 meters, and the elevation difference was 470 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Küpfer and was decommissioned in 1985 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Frutigen (Elsigenalp) |
| Name | Elsigbach-Elsigenalp |
| Type | 15-LPB (LPBF-K15) |
| Operating Time | 1967 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Frutigen (Elsigenalp)
- Name: Elsigbach-Elsigenalp
- Type: 15-LPB
- Operating Time: 1967-1985
- Year of construction: 1967
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1334 m
- Difference in altitude: 470 m
- Length: 1489 m
- Capacity: 150 P/h
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Elsigbach-Elsigenalp?
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway is a 15-person Aerial Tramway in Frutigen and connects the valley station at 1334 m to the mountain station at 1804 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway is 150 people per hour.
When was the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway constructed?
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway was constructed in 1967.
Where is the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway located?
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway is operating in Frutigen (Switzerland).
How long is the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway is 1489 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway?
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 470 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway?
The Elsigbach-Elsigenalp ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1334 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1804 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 470 | m |
| Length | 1489 | m |
| Capacity | 150 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.52908 N / 7.60649 E, Top station 46.52259 N / 7.62248 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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