Pyatigorsk Cableway, Aerial lift in Pyatigorsk, Russia.
The Pyatigorsk Cableway spans across the mountainous terrain, offering transportation while providing views of Mount Mashuk and the North Caucasus landscape.
The cableway system, inaugurated on August 24, 1971, marked a significant advancement in the transportation infrastructure of Stavropol Krai during the Soviet period.
The cableway connects passengers to Mount Mashuk, a location tied to the legacy of Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov and regional literary traditions.
Operating daily with regular schedules, the aerial lift system facilitates access between various parts of Pyatigorsk for both residents and visitors.
The cableway system integrates into the natural topography of five mountains, functioning as both a transport solution and an observation point.
Location: Stavropol Krai
Inception: 1971
Official opening: August 24, 1971
GPS coordinates: 44.04639,43.08500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:46
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