Gondola Turren-Schönbüel in Lungern
4-person Gondola Turren-Schönbüel
AI Abstract
The Turren-Schönbüel cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Lungern (Obwalden), was built in 1960 and connected the valley station at 1519 m with the mountain station at 2012 m above sea level. The length was 2310 meters, and the elevation difference was 493 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bell and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Lungern |
| Name | Turren-Schönbüel |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUBK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1960 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Obwalden
- Location: Lungern
- Name: Turren-Schönbüel
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1960-1999
- Year of construction: 1960
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1519 m
- Difference in altitude: 493 m
- Length: 2310 m
- Capacity: 260 P/h
- Travel time: 12 min
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 7
- Number of carriers: 30
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Turren-Schönbüel?
The Turren-Schönbüel ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Lungern and connects the valley station at 1519 m to the mountain station at 2012 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway is 260 people per hour.
When was the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway constructed?
The Turren-Schönbüel ropeway was constructed in 1960.
Where is the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway located?
The Turren-Schönbüel ropeway is operating in Lungern (Switzerland).
How long is the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway is 2310 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway?
The Turren-Schönbüel ropeway covers an elevation gain of 493 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Turren-Schönbüel ropeway?
The Turren-Schönbüel ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1519 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2012 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 493 | m |
| Length | 2310 | m |
| Capacity | 260 | P/h |
| Travel time | 12 | min |
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 7 | |
| Number of carriers | 30 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.78882 N / 8.12887 E, Top station 46.78794 N / 8.09896 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
