Dangerous curves and rapid races: Hornschlitten championships 2025!

Dangerous curves and rapid races: Hornschlitten championships 2025!

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland - On January 6, 2025, the 45th Bavarian championship in Hornschlitten rides took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This traditional competition attracts numerous teams from the region and beyond every year. In ideal weather conditions with enough snow, the 1.1 -kilometer route between the Partnachalm and Wildenau was used this year by 63 reported teams. Top speeds of up to 100 km/h are possible on the demanding route, which includes the steepest section "Erie-Stich" with a gradient of up to 25 percent.

The prominent participants included Sven Hannawald and André Lange. To optimally prepare the route, over 40 truck loads were used natural snow after fresh snow had fallen again in the night of Friday before the race. The decision about a possible training run was made on Saturday before the race. Organizers and participants regularly find out more about current developments at Website of the event .

tradition and conditions of participation

The horn sled racing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is celebrated annually on January 6th, the Epiphany, has a long tradition. The first competition took place in 1970 and was originally organized as a bet. Seven sleds took part and the time measurement took place with wristwatches. In the early years the racetrack was still illuminated with torches.

Participation is only possible with traditional “Werdenfelser” horn sleds that must correspond to strict dimensions. These must mainly consist of wood, with exceptions to materials such as rails and fittings. All slides are checked for control of the rules before the race. The best way to travel is by public transport, and parking facilities are available at the Olympic Stadium, from where the racetrack can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot.

Ticket prices for spectators are 10 euros for adults, 5 euros for young people between the ages of 13 and 18, while children up to 12 years can take part in free. Competitors have to pay a participation fee of 50 euros, which is to be paid in cash when picking up the slide on the competition day. The age limit for participants is at least 18 years, although 15-year-olds can also take part with the written permission of the parents, such as iamexpat.de reported.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien