Gediminas Hill Lift Explained

Gediminas Hill Lift (lt|Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną^{[1] [2]}) is an inclined lift in up the slope of the Gediminas Hill, Vilnius, Lithuania. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower.^[3]

Description

The lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group).^[4] The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija. ^[5]

The main characteristics of the lift are as follows:

• Length:
• Difference in level: 39 m (128 ft)
• Inclination: 37°
• Track gauge: 1,200 mm (47.2 ft)
• Travel speed: 2 m/s (6.56 ft/s)
• Cabin capacity: 16 passengers

The lift is powered by electricity. The time of one ride is 1 minute.

References

54.6872°N 25.2908°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Darbo laikas . Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
2. Web site: Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema) . Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija . 2019-02-19.
3. Web site: Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania . ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. . 2019-02-18.
4. Web site: Information . ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. . 2019-02-18.
5. Web site: Gediminas Castle Museum . www.funiculars.net . 2019-02-18.