Standseilbahn Urweid–Chapf

Standseilbahn Urweid–Chapf
Overview
Other name(s)Chapfbahn; Standseilbahn Urweid–Kapf; Standseilbahn Urweid–Wasserschloss
OwnerKraftwerke Oberhasli AG
LocaleInnertkirchen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Coordinates46°41′19″N 8°14′59″E / 46.6885°N 8.2497°E / 46.6885; 8.2497
Termini
Stations4
Service
TypeFunicular
Operator(s)Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG
Rolling stock1
History
Opened1 May 1940 (1940-05-01)
Enhancements2005
Technical
Line length1,030 m (3,380 ft)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Electrificationfrom opening

Standseilbahn Urweid–Chapf is one of the funiculars of Kraftwerke Oberhasli built for its hydroelectric plants at Grimsel, in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It leads from Üssri Urweid at 717 m to Chapf (or Wasserschloss Kapf) at 1320 m. The line has a length of 1030 m with a difference of elevation of 608 m and a maximum slope of 100%. The funicular has a single car for up to 12 persons and is operated by an electric winch at the upper station.