Funicular Wabern-Gurten in Köniz
60-person Funicular Wabern-Gurten
AI Abstract
The Wabern-Gurten cable car, a 60-person Funicular model located in Köniz (Bern), was built in 1899 and connected the valley station at 573 m with the mountain station at 833 m above sea level. The length was 1075 meters, and the elevation difference was 266 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 1944 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Köniz |
| Name | Wabern-Gurten |
| Type | 60-SPB (FPMF-W60) |
| Operating Time | 1899 - 1944 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Köniz
- Name: Wabern-Gurten
- Type: 60-SPB
- Operating Time: 1899-1944
- Year of construction: 1899
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 573 m
- Difference in altitude: 266 m
- Length: 1075 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- Speed: 3,3 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Wabern-Gurten?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway is a 60-person Funicular in Köniz and connects the valley station at 573 m to the mountain station at 833 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Wabern-Gurten ropeway constructed?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway was constructed in 1899.
Where is the Wabern-Gurten ropeway located?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway is operating in Köniz (Switzerland).
How long is the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway is 1075 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway covers an elevation gain of 266 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Wabern-Gurten ropeway?
The Wabern-Gurten ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 573 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 833 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 266 | m |
| Length | 1075 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3,3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.9278 N / 7.44605 E, Top station 46.91954 N / 7.43973 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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