Schräglift Alpmatten | |
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Overview | |
Other name(s) | Schräglift Mieschgihalta |
Status | In operation |
Owner | Aletsch Bahnen AG (since 2017); Schräglift Mieschgihalta AG (2000–2005/2006), Bettmeralp Bahnen AG (2005/2006–2017, name change) |
Locale | Bettmeralp, Valais, Switzerland |
Termini |
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Stations | 2 |
Service | |
Type | Funicular ( inclined elevator) |
Rolling stock | 1 |
Ridership | capacity: 105 persons/hour |
History | |
Opened | 9 December 2000 |
Technical | |
Line length | 133 m (436 ft) |
Number of tracks | 1 |
Electrification | from opening |
Operating speed | 1.8 metres per second (5.9 ft/s) |
Highest elevation | 1,935 m (6,348 ft) |
Schräglift Alpmatten is a funicular at Bettmeralp in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It leads from the Alpmatten neighborhood at 1870 m to the centre of the car-free resort Bettmeralp at 1935 m. [1] [2] The single-cabin line functions with a counterweight. It has a length of 133 m and a difference of elevation of 65 m. [1]
It is operated by Aletsch Bahnen AG. Journey time is 1.47 minutes. [1]
Alpmatten is located below the centre of the car-free village of Bettmeralp. While other installations provided access for skiers, the Schräglift (" inclined lift") was proposed for non-skiers, seniors, and families with children by a transport commission set up in autumn 1996. [3] A bus line, a chair lift, and a covered escalator were considered as alternatives. [3]
The assembly of the municipality of Betten approved the project in 1998, despite opposition favoring expansion of the existing installations. [3]
For the construction, the company Schräglift Mieschgihalta AG [note 1] was formed on 3 July 2000 . [4] Shares were subscribed by the municipality of Betten, Bettmeralp Bahnen, and local residents and businesses. [5]
The lift was built by Garaventa and inaugurated on 9 December 2000. [5]
In 2005/2006, Bettmeralp Bahnen AG took over the line. [1] After a merger, the company was named Aletsch Bahnen AG.