Olympia-Bobbahn Rießersee

The bobsleigh track extends 1,525 meters in length, featuring 14 curves and a height difference of 129 meters through the Bavarian landscape.

Built in 1909 and opened in 1910, this track became the first bobsleigh run in the world to incorporate ice blocks in its main curves.

The track hosted numerous German championships, European championships, and World championships before its closure in 1966, marking its role in winter sports.

Visitors can explore the bob museum located at the end of the track, which displays 17 historical bobsleds and various exhibits about winter sports.

During competitions, workers installed 15,000 individual ice blocks to line the curves, creating optimal racing conditions for speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour.

Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Address: Rieß 8

GPS coordinates: 47.47599,11.08055

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:53