Surface lift Distelboden-Balmeregghorn in Melchsee-Frutt
2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift Distelboden-Balmeregghorn
AI Abstract
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn cable car in Melchsee-Frutt (built in 1988) spans a distance of 1913 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1896 m and 2248 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Melchsee-Frutt |
| Name | Distelboden-Balmeregghorn |
| Type | 2-SLE / 1-SBF (HUMF-E2S1) |
| Operating Time | 1988 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Garaventa (2008 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Obwalden
- Location: Melchsee-Frutt
- Name: Distelboden-Balmeregghorn
- Type: 2-SLE / 1-SBF
- Operating Time: 1988-To date
- Year of construction: 1988
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1896 m
- Difference in altitude: 352 m
- Length: 1913 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Travel time: 22 min
- Speed: 3,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 23
- Number of carriers: 191 / 109
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr, Habegger / Garaventa
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Seit 2008 nur noch als Schlepplift in Betrieb. 2021 wurde die Steuerung durch Sisag ersetzt. Vormals war die Steuerung von Frey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Distelboden-Balmeregghorn?
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift / 1-person Chairlift in Melchsee-Frutt and connects the valley station at 1896 m to the mountain station at 2248 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway constructed?
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway was constructed in 1988.
Where is the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway located?
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway is operating in Melchsee-Frutt (Switzerland).
How long is the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway is 1913 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway?
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 352 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway?
The Distelboden-Balmeregghorn ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1896 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2248 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 352 | m |
| Length | 1913 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | 22 | min |
| Speed | 3,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 23 | |
| Number of carriers | 191 / 109 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr, Habegger / Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Seit 2008 nur noch als Schlepplift in Betrieb. 2021 wurde die Steuerung durch Sisag ersetzt. Vormals war die Steuerung von Frey. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.76967 N / 8.27704 E, Top station 46.753 N / 8.28314 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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1988 - To date • Garaventa
