Funicular Gütschbahn in Luzern
16-person Funicular Gütschbahn
AI Abstract
The Gütschbahn cable car, a 16-person Funicular model located in Luzern (Lucerne), was built in 1895 and connected the valley station at 435 m with the mountain station at 519 m above sea level. The length was 173 meters, and the elevation difference was 84 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Eigene Ausführung and was decommissioned in 2008 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Luzern |
| Name | Gütschbahn |
| Type | 16-SPB (FPMF-W16) |
| Operating Time | 1895 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Eigene Ausführung |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Lucerne
- Location: Luzern
- Name: Gütschbahn
- Type: 16-SPB
- Operating Time: 1895-2008
- Year of construction: 1895
- Manufacturer: Eigene Ausführung
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 435 m
- Difference in altitude: 84 m
- Length: 173 m
- Capacity: 200 P/h
- Speed: 1 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Gütschbahn?
The Gütschbahn ropeway is a 16-person Funicular in Luzern and connects the valley station at 435 m to the mountain station at 519 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Gütschbahn ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Gütschbahn ropeway is 200 people per hour.
When was the Gütschbahn ropeway constructed?
The Gütschbahn ropeway was constructed in 1895.
Where is the Gütschbahn ropeway located?
The Gütschbahn ropeway is operating in Luzern (Switzerland).
How long is the Gütschbahn ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Gütschbahn ropeway is 173 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Gütschbahn ropeway?
The Gütschbahn ropeway covers an elevation gain of 84 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Gütschbahn ropeway?
The Gütschbahn ropeway was constructed by the company Eigene Ausführung.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 435 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 519 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 84 | m |
| Length | 173 | m |
| Capacity | 200 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 1 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.05196 N / 8.29692 E, Top station 47.05132 N / 8.29512 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
