Funicular Sonnenbergbahn in Kriens
30-person Funicular Sonnenbergbahn
AI Abstract
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway in Kriens (Lucerne) was built in 1902 and connects the valley station located at 505 m with the mountain station at 704 m. The length is 830 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Bell. The maximum capacity is 180 people per hour.
| Country |
|
|---|---|
| Canton / State |
|
| Location | Kriens |
| Name | Sonnenbergbahn |
| Type | 30-SPB (FPMF-W30) |
| Operating Time | 1902 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Bell (2007 Garaventa) |
| Status |
 |
- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Lucerne
- Location: Kriens
- Name: Sonnenbergbahn
- Type: 30-SPB
- Operating Time: 1902-To date
- Year of construction: 1902
- Manufacturer: Bell
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 505 m
- Difference in altitude: 199 m
- Length: 830 m
- Capacity: 180 P/h
- Travel time: 9,5 min
- Speed: 1,8 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Sonnenbergbahn?
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway is a 30-person Funicular in Kriens and connects the valley station at 505 m to the mountain station at 704 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway is 180 people per hour.
When was the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway constructed?
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway was constructed in 1902.
Where is the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway located?
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway is operating in Kriens (Switzerland).
How long is the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway is 830 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway?
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 199 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Sonnenbergbahn ropeway?
The Sonnenbergbahn ropeway was constructed by the company Bell.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 505 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 704 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 199 | m |
| Length | 830 | m |
| Capacity | 180 | P/h |
| Travel time | 9,5 | min |
| Speed | 1,8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
-
-
-
-
Photos of this ropeway
Videos of this ropeway
Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.03951 N / 8.27559 E, Top station 47.0439 N / 8.27252 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Other ropeways in Kriens
30-person Funicular Fräkmüntegg-Pilatus Kulm
30-person Funicular Alp Fräkmünt-Fräkmüntegg
30-person Funicular Kriens-Krienseregg
30-person Funicular Krienseregg-Fräkmüntegg
30-person Funicular Alp Fräkmünt
30-person Funicular Fräkmüntegg-Pilatus Kulm- 30-person Funicular Mülimäs
- 30-person Funicular Grauensteinboden (Langwasen)
- 30-person Funicular Fräkmüntegg-Pilatus Kulm
- 30-person Funicular Alp Fräkmünt
30-person Funicular Kriens-Krienseregg
30-person Funicular Krienseregg-Fräkmüntegg
