Surface lift Mettlen in Stoos
2-person Surface lift Mettlen
AI Abstract
With a length of 720 meters and a vertical rise of 190 meters, the Mettlen cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Stoos (Schwyz) connected the stations at 1439 m and 1629 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1966 by Brändle and was permanently decommissioned in 2000 without being replaced.
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| Location | Stoos |
| Name | Mettlen |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 2000 |
| Manufacturer | Brändle |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Schwyz
- Location: Stoos
- Name: Mettlen
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-2000
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Brändle
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1439 m
- Difference in altitude: 190 m
- Length: 720 m
- Capacity: 720 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Mettlen?
The Mettlen ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Stoos and connects the valley station at 1439 m to the mountain station at 1629 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Mettlen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Mettlen ropeway is 720 people per hour.
When was the Mettlen ropeway constructed?
The Mettlen ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Mettlen ropeway located?
The Mettlen ropeway is operating in Stoos (Switzerland).
How long is the Mettlen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Mettlen ropeway is 720 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Mettlen ropeway?
The Mettlen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 190 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mettlen ropeway?
The Mettlen ropeway was constructed by the company Brändle.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1439 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1629 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 190 | m |
| Length | 720 | m |
| Capacity | 720 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.97968 N / 8.65846 E, Top station 46.97732 N / 8.65003 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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