Chairlift Beatenberg-Vorsass in Beatenberg
2-person Chairlift Beatenberg-Vorsass
AI Abstract
The Beatenberg-Vorsass cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Beatenberg (Bern), was built in 1946 and connected the valley station at 1161 m with the mountain station at 1583 m above sea level. The length was 1400 meters, and the elevation difference was 422 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 1997 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Beatenberg (Niederhorn) |
| Name | Beatenberg-Vorsass |
| Type | 2-SBK (LUMK-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1946 - 1997 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Beatenberg (Niederhorn)
- Name: Beatenberg-Vorsass
- Type: 2-SBK
- Operating Time: 1946-1997
- Year of construction: 1946
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1161 m
- Difference in altitude: 422 m
- Length: 1400 m
- Capacity: 250 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 17
- Number of carriers: 95 (total)
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Beatenberg-Vorsass?
The Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Beatenberg and connects the valley station at 1161 m to the mountain station at 1583 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway is 250 people per hour.
When was the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway constructed?
The Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway was constructed in 1946.
Where is the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway located?
The Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway is operating in Beatenberg (Switzerland).
How long is the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway is 1400 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway?
The Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway covers an elevation gain of 422 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway?
The Beatenberg-Vorsass ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1161 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1583 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 422 | m |
| Length | 1400 | m |
| Capacity | 250 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 17 | |
| Number of carriers | 95 (total) | |
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| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.69256 N / 7.78595 E, Top station 46.70082 N / 7.77353 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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2-person Chairlift Beatenberg-Boden
2-person Chairlift Vorsass
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2-person Chairlift Vorsass-Niederhorn
2-person Chairlift Beatenbucht-Beatenberg- 2-person Chairlift Beatenberg-Boden
- 2-person Chairlift Waldbrand-Legi
2-person Chairlift Waldegg-Amisbühl
