Surface lift Huttenwald 1 in Escholzmatt
1-person Surface lift Huttenwald 1
AI Abstract
With a length of 318 meters and a vertical rise of 117 meters, the Huttenwald 1 cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Escholzmatt (Lucerne) connected the stations at 840 m and 957 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1962 by Städeli and was permanently decommissioned in 2006 without being replaced.
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| Location | Escholzmatt |
| Name | Huttenwald 1 |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1962 - 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Lucerne
- Location: Escholzmatt
- Name: Huttenwald 1
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1962-2006
- Year of construction: 1962
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 840 m
- Difference in altitude: 117 m
- Length: 318 m
- Capacity: 360 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Huttenwald 1?
The Huttenwald 1 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Escholzmatt and connects the valley station at 840 m to the mountain station at 957 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Huttenwald 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Huttenwald 1 ropeway is 360 people per hour.
When was the Huttenwald 1 ropeway constructed?
The Huttenwald 1 ropeway was constructed in 1962.
Where is the Huttenwald 1 ropeway located?
The Huttenwald 1 ropeway is operating in Escholzmatt (Switzerland).
How long is the Huttenwald 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Huttenwald 1 ropeway is 318 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Huttenwald 1 ropeway?
The Huttenwald 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 117 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Huttenwald 1 ropeway?
The Huttenwald 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 840 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 957 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 117 | m |
| Length | 318 | m |
| Capacity | 360 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.90928 N / 7.93542 E, Top station 46.90745 N / 7.93809 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
