Aerial Tramway Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal
16-person Aerial Tramway Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg
AI Abstract
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg cable car, a 16-person Aerial Tramway model located in Oberwiesenthal (Saxony), was built in 1924 and connected the valley station at 911 m with the mountain station at 1214 m above sea level. The length was 1175 meters, and the elevation difference was 303 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer ATG Leipzig and was decommissioned in 1962 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Oberwiesenthal (Fichtelberg) |
| Name | Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg |
| Type | 16-LPB (LPBF-K16) |
| Operating Time | 1924 - 1962 |
| Manufacturer |
ATG Leipzig (Bleichert) |
| Status |
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- Country: Germany
- Canton / State: Saxony
- Location: Oberwiesenthal (Fichtelberg)
- Name: Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg
- Type: 16-LPB
- Operating Time: 1924-1962
- Year of construction: 1924
- Manufacturer: ATG Leipzig
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 911 m
- Difference in altitude: 303 m
- Length: 1175 m
- Capacity: 80 P/h
- Travel time: 10,5 min
- Speed: 1,8 m/s
- Number of towers: 5
- Number of carriers: 2
- Carrier manufacturer: ATG Leipzig
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: 1940 Ersatz der Kabinen durch neue Exemplare von Bleichert für 40 Personen. Zwischen 1948 und 1956 ausser Betrieb.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg?
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway is a 16-person Aerial Tramway in Oberwiesenthal and connects the valley station at 911 m to the mountain station at 1214 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway is 80 people per hour.
When was the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway constructed?
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway was constructed in 1924.
Where is the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway located?
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway is operating in Oberwiesenthal (Germany).
How long is the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway is 1175 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway?
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway covers an elevation gain of 303 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway?
The Oberwiesenthal-Fichtelberg ropeway was constructed by the company ATG Leipzig.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 911 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1214 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 303 | m |
| Length | 1175 | m |
| Capacity | 80 | P/h |
| Travel time | 10,5 | min |
| Speed | 1,8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 5 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ATG Leipzig | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | 1940 Ersatz der Kabinen durch neue Exemplare von Bleichert für 40 Personen. Zwischen 1948 und 1956 ausser Betrieb. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 50.42338 N / 12.96828 E, Top station 50.42884 N / 12.95505 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps
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