Chairlift Kandersteg-Oeschinen in Kandersteg
2-person Chairlift Kandersteg-Oeschinen
AI Abstract
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Kandersteg (Bern), was built in 1948 and connected the valley station at 1203 m with the mountain station at 1688 m above sea level. The length was 1405 meters, and the elevation difference was 485 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2008 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Kandersteg (Oeschinen) |
| Name | Kandersteg-Oeschinen |
| Type | 2-SBK (LUMK-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1948 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Kandersteg (Oeschinen)
- Name: Kandersteg-Oeschinen
- Type: 2-SBK
- Operating Time: 1948-2008
- Year of construction: 1948
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1203 m
- Difference in altitude: 485 m
- Length: 1405 m
- Capacity: 540 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 15
- Number of carriers: 76
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Kandersteg-Oeschinen?
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Kandersteg and connects the valley station at 1203 m to the mountain station at 1688 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway is 540 people per hour.
When was the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway constructed?
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway was constructed in 1948.
Where is the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway located?
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway is operating in Kandersteg (Switzerland).
How long is the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway is 1405 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway?
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 485 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway?
The Kandersteg-Oeschinen ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1203 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1688 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 485 | m |
| Length | 1405 | m |
| Capacity | 540 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 15 | |
| Number of carriers | 76 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.49757 N / 7.6825 E, Top station 46.50206 N / 7.69704 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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