Funicular Wabern-Gurten in Köniz
120-person Funicular Wabern-Gurten
AI Abstract
The Wabern-Gurten cable car in Köniz (built in 2024) spans a distance of 1059 meters, covering an elevation difference between 573 m and 840 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1770 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Köniz |
| Name | Wabern-Gurten |
| Type | 120-SPB (FPMF-W120) |
| Operating Time | 2024 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Köniz
- Name: Wabern-Gurten
- Type: 120-SPB
- Operating Time: 2024-To date
- Year of construction: 2024
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 573 m
- Difference in altitude: 267 m
- Length: 1059 m
- Capacity: 1770 P/h
- Travel time: 3,1 min
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Calag
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Wabern-Gurten?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway is a 120-person Funicular in Köniz and connects the valley station at 573 m to the mountain station at 840 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway is 1770 people per hour.
When was the Wabern-Gurten ropeway constructed?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway was constructed in 2024.
Where is the Wabern-Gurten ropeway located?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway is operating in Köniz (Switzerland).
How long is the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway is 1059 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway covers an elevation gain of 267 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 573 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 840 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 267 | m |
| Length | 1059 | m |
| Capacity | 1770 | P/h |
| Travel time | 3,1 | min |
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Calag | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.92773 N / 7.44597 E, Top station 46.91963 N / 7.4398 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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