Aerial Tramway Brunni-Alp Geschwänd in Hergiswil
4-person Aerial Tramway Brunni-Alp Geschwänd
AI Abstract
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd cable car, a 4-person Aerial Tramway model located in Hergiswil (Nidwalden), was built in 1950 and connected the valley station at 839 m with the mountain station at 1214 m above sea level. The length was 1400 meters, and the elevation difference was 375 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Niederberger and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Hergiswil (Pilatus) |
| Name | Brunni-Alp Geschwänd |
| Type | 4-LPB (LPBF-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1950 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Niederberger |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Nidwalden
- Location: Hergiswil (Pilatus)
- Name: Brunni-Alp Geschwänd
- Type: 4-LPB
- Operating Time: 1950-1999
- Year of construction: 1950
- Manufacturer: Niederberger
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 839 m
- Difference in altitude: 375 m
- Length: 1400 m
- Capacity: 48 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Brunni-Alp Geschwänd?
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway is a 4-person Aerial Tramway in Hergiswil and connects the valley station at 839 m to the mountain station at 1214 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway is 48 people per hour.
When was the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway constructed?
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway was constructed in 1950.
Where is the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway located?
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway is operating in Hergiswil (Switzerland).
How long is the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway is 1400 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway?
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway covers an elevation gain of 375 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway?
The Brunni-Alp Geschwänd ropeway was constructed by the company Niederberger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 839 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1214 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 375 | m |
| Length | 1400 | m |
| Capacity | 48 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.9856 N / 8.28568 E, Top station 46.98629 N / 8.26854 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
