Surface lift Gemeinenwängen in Schangnau
2-person Surface lift Gemeinenwängen
AI Abstract
The Gemeinenwängen cable car in Schangnau (built in 1968) spans a distance of 625 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1216 m and 1362 m. It was built by Baco. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Schangnau (Bumbach) |
| Name | Gemeinenwängen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Baco |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Schangnau (Bumbach)
- Name: Gemeinenwängen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1968-To date
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Baco
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1216 m
- Difference in altitude: 146 m
- Length: 625 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Travel time: 3,6 min
- Speed: 3,2 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 46
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Habegger
- Rope manufacturer: Jakob
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gemeinenwängen?
The Gemeinenwängen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Schangnau and connects the valley station at 1216 m to the mountain station at 1362 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gemeinenwängen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gemeinenwängen ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Gemeinenwängen ropeway constructed?
The Gemeinenwängen ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the Gemeinenwängen ropeway located?
The Gemeinenwängen ropeway is operating in Schangnau (Switzerland).
How long is the Gemeinenwängen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gemeinenwängen ropeway is 625 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gemeinenwängen ropeway?
The Gemeinenwängen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 146 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gemeinenwängen ropeway?
The Gemeinenwängen ropeway was constructed by the company Baco.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1216 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1362 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 146 | m |
| Length | 625 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | 3,6 | min |
| Speed | 3,2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 46 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Habegger | |
| Rope manufacturer | Jakob | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.80224 N / 7.88358 E, Top station 46.79712 N / 7.88322 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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