Chairlift Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp in Melchsee-Frutt
2-person Chairlift Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp
AI Abstract
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp cable car in Melchsee-Frutt (built in 1997) spans a distance of 1086 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1401 m and 1779 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Location | Melchsee-Frutt |
| Name | Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp |
| Type | 2-SBK/B (LUMK-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1997 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Obwalden
- Location: Melchsee-Frutt
- Name: Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp
- Type: 2-SBK/B
- Operating Time: 1997-To date
- Year of construction: 1997
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1401 m
- Difference in altitude: 378 m
- Length: 1086 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 4,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 12
- Number of carriers: 86
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp?
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Melchsee-Frutt and connects the valley station at 1401 m to the mountain station at 1779 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway constructed?
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway was constructed in 1997.
Where is the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway located?
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway is operating in Melchsee-Frutt (Switzerland).
How long is the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway is 1086 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway?
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 378 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway?
The Cheselenfirst-Bettenalp ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1401 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1779 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 378 | m |
| Length | 1086 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 4,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 12 | |
| Number of carriers | 86 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.7936 N / 8.27553 E, Top station 46.7882 N / 8.28615 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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