Norsjö ropeway, Aerial lift in Norsjö, Sweden.
The Norsjö ropeway is a 13.2 kilometer aerial cable system connecting Örträsk and Mensträsk, making it Sweden's longest passenger ropeway. Each cabin holds four passengers and travels at 10 kilometers per hour, with a one-way journey taking one hour and 45 minutes.
The ropeway began operating in 1943 and transported about 12 million tons of mineral concentrates until 1987, including copper, lead, zinc, sulfur, silver, and gold. After freight service ended, it was rebuilt to carry passengers along the same route.
The ropeway demonstrates how an industrial transport system was repurposed into a visitor experience. Travelers can see the original function and understand how this infrastructure shaped the region's economy and identity.
The ride crosses open areas and requires no special preparation or equipment. Comfortable shoes and weather protection are helpful since you sit in a small cabin with weather fully visible during the journey.
About 3 kilometers of the journey travels directly above lakes and streams, offering passengers an extended crossing over Swedish water bodies. This section of the route creates a special experience that cannot be reached from the ground.
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