Funicular Mülenen-Schwandegg in Mülenen
60-person Funicular Mülenen-Schwandegg
AI Abstract
The Mülenen-Schwandegg cable car in Mülenen (built in 1910) spans a distance of 2111 meters, covering an elevation difference between 693 m and 1669 m. It was built by Von Roll. The maximum capacity is 240 people per hour.
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| Location | Mülenen (Niesen) |
| Name | Mülenen-Schwandegg |
| Type | 60-SPB (FPMF-W60) |
| Operating Time | 1910 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Mülenen (Niesen)
- Name: Mülenen-Schwandegg
- Type: 60-SPB
- Operating Time: 1910-To date
- Year of construction: 1910
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 693 m
- Difference in altitude: 976 m
- Length: 2111 m
- Capacity: 240 P/h
- Travel time: 12,7 min
- Speed: 2,6 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Gangloff
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Mülenen-Schwandegg?
The Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway is a 60-person Funicular in Mülenen and connects the valley station at 693 m to the mountain station at 1669 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway is 240 people per hour.
When was the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway constructed?
The Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway was constructed in 1910.
Where is the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway located?
The Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway is operating in Mülenen (Switzerland).
How long is the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway is 2111 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway?
The Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway covers an elevation gain of 976 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway?
The Mülenen-Schwandegg ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 693 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1669 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 976 | m |
| Length | 2111 | m |
| Capacity | 240 | P/h |
| Travel time | 12,7 | min |
| Speed | 2,6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Gangloff | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.63944 N / 7.69017 E, Top station 46.64224 N / 7.66715 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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