Funicular Engelberg-Gerschnialp in Engelberg
75-person Funicular Engelberg-Gerschnialp
AI Abstract
With a length of 512 meters, the Engelberg-Gerschnialp cable car in Engelberg (Obwalden) connects stations at elevations of 1000 m and 1266 m. The cable car was built in 1913 by Bell. The maximum capacity is 1080 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Engelberg (Titlis) |
| Name | Engelberg-Gerschnialp |
| Type | 75-SPB (FPMF-W75) |
| Operating Time | 1913 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Bell (2010 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Obwalden
- Location: Engelberg (Titlis)
- Name: Engelberg-Gerschnialp
- Type: 75-SPB
- Operating Time: 1913-To date
- Year of construction: 1913
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1000 m
- Difference in altitude: 266 m
- Length: 512 m
- Capacity: 1080 P/h
- Speed: 2,2 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: Saniert 2010
Last update: 15.09.2011 15:42 (Updated by Schöditaz)
Photo provided by: Felix
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Engelberg-Gerschnialp?
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway is a 75-person Funicular in Engelberg and connects the valley station at 1000 m to the mountain station at 1266 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway is 1080 people per hour.
When was the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway constructed?
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway was constructed in 1913.
Where is the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway located?
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway is operating in Engelberg (Switzerland).
How long is the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway is 512 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway?
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 266 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway?
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1000 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1266 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 266 | m |
| Length | 512 | m |
| Capacity | 1080 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | Saniert 2010 | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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75-person Funicular Engelberg-Gerschnialp
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
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Photos of this ropeway
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Videos of this ropeway
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.81604 N / 8.39561 E, Top station 46.81267 N / 8.39251 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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