Surface lift Distelboden-Erzegg in Melchsee-Frutt
2-person Surface lift Distelboden-Erzegg
AI Abstract
The Distelboden-Erzegg cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Melchsee-Frutt (Obwalden), was built in 1951 and connected the valley station at 1898 m with the mountain station at 2155 m above sea level. The length was 1660 meters, and the elevation difference was 257 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Müller and was decommissioned in 1981 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Melchsee-Frutt |
| Name | Distelboden-Erzegg |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1951 - 1981 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Obwalden
- Location: Melchsee-Frutt
- Name: Distelboden-Erzegg
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1951-1981
- Year of construction: 1951
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1898 m
- Difference in altitude: 257 m
- Length: 1660 m
- Capacity: 250 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Distelboden-Erzegg?
The Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Melchsee-Frutt and connects the valley station at 1898 m to the mountain station at 2155 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway is 250 people per hour.
When was the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway constructed?
The Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway was constructed in 1951.
Where is the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway located?
The Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway is operating in Melchsee-Frutt (Switzerland).
How long is the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway is 1660 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway?
The Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway covers an elevation gain of 257 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway?
The Distelboden-Erzegg ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1898 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2155 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 257 | m |
| Length | 1660 | m |
| Capacity | 250 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.76899 N / 8.2815 E, Top station 46.75866 N / 8.29191 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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