Funicular Giessbachbahn in Brienz
40-person Funicular Giessbachbahn
AI Abstract
The Giessbachbahn cable car in Brienz (built in 1879) spans a distance of 333 meters, covering an elevation difference between 573 m and 666 m. It was built by Bell. The maximum capacity is 600 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Brienz |
| Name | Giessbachbahn |
| Type | 40-SPB (FPMF-W40) |
| Operating Time | 1879 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Brienz
- Name: Giessbachbahn
- Type: 40-SPB
- Operating Time: 1879-To date
- Year of construction: 1879
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 573 m
- Difference in altitude: 93 m
- Length: 333 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 1,9 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Giessbachbahn?
The Giessbachbahn ropeway is a 40-person Funicular in Brienz and connects the valley station at 573 m to the mountain station at 666 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Giessbachbahn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Giessbachbahn ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Giessbachbahn ropeway constructed?
The Giessbachbahn ropeway was constructed in 1879.
Where is the Giessbachbahn ropeway located?
The Giessbachbahn ropeway is operating in Brienz (Switzerland).
How long is the Giessbachbahn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Giessbachbahn ropeway is 333 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Giessbachbahn ropeway?
The Giessbachbahn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 93 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Giessbachbahn ropeway?
The Giessbachbahn ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 573 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 666 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 93 | m |
| Length | 333 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 1,9 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.73456 N / 8.01903 E, Top station 46.73498 N / 8.02329 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
