Chairlift Vorsass-Niederhorn in Beatenberg
2-person Chairlift Vorsass-Niederhorn
AI Abstract
The Vorsass-Niederhorn cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Beatenberg (Bern), was built in 1946 and connected the valley station at 1583 m with the mountain station at 1949 m above sea level. The length was 1183 meters, and the elevation difference was 366 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 | Vorsass-Niederhorn |
| 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: Vorsass-Niederhorn
- Type: 2-SBK
- Operating Time: 1946-1997
- Year of construction: 1946
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1583 m
- Difference in altitude: 366 m
- Length: 1183 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 14
- Number of carriers: 95 (total)
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Vorsass-Niederhorn?
The Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Beatenberg and connects the valley station at 1583 m to the mountain station at 1949 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway constructed?
The Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway was constructed in 1946.
Where is the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway located?
The Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway is operating in Beatenberg (Switzerland).
How long is the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway is 1183 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway?
The Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 366 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway?
The Vorsass-Niederhorn ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1583 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1949 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 366 | m |
| Length | 1183 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 14 | |
| 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 46.70091 N / 7.77341 E, Top station 46.7109 N / 7.7758 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 Vorsass
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2-person Chairlift Beatenberg-Vorsass
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- 2-person Chairlift Waldbrand-Legi
2-person Chairlift Waldegg-Amisbühl
