Surface lift Stoos-Fronalp in Stoos
2-person Surface lift Stoos-Fronalp
AI Abstract
The Stoos-Fronalp cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Stoos (Schwyz), was built in 1939 and connected the valley station at 1296 m with the mountain station at 1742 m above sea level. The length was 1575 meters, and the elevation difference was 446 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Constam and was decommissioned in 1947 and replaced by a successor.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Stoos |
| Name | Stoos-Fronalp |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1939 - 1947 |
| Manufacturer | Constam |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Schwyz
- Location: Stoos
- Name: Stoos-Fronalp
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1939-1947
- Year of construction: 1939
- Manufacturer: Constam
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1296 m
- Difference in altitude: 446 m
- Length: 1575 m
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Stoos-Fronalp?
The Stoos-Fronalp ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Stoos and connects the valley station at 1296 m to the mountain station at 1742 m.
When was the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway constructed?
The Stoos-Fronalp ropeway was constructed in 1939.
Where is the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway located?
The Stoos-Fronalp ropeway is operating in Stoos (Switzerland).
How long is the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway is 1575 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway?
The Stoos-Fronalp ropeway covers an elevation gain of 446 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Stoos-Fronalp ropeway?
The Stoos-Fronalp ropeway was constructed by the company Constam.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1296 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1742 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 446 | m |
| Length | 1575 | m |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.98079 N / 8.6628 E, Top station 46.97421 N / 8.64539 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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