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© SC Riessersee e.V. - Bobabteilung, Photo: SC Riessersee e.V. - Bobabteilung

Historische Olympia-Bobbahn am Riessersee mit Bobmuseum (Historic Olympic bobsleigh track at Riessersee with bobsleigh museum)

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82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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Bobsleigh history was written here. The winding bobsleigh track at Riessersee was notorious for spectacular falls: Daring lads once sped downhill here at top speeds of up to 120 km/h. In addition to various major championships, the bobsleigh races of the 1936 Winter Olympics were also held here. Today, the world-famous race track is a listed monument and can be walked through. The bobsleigh museum with 17 historic bobsleighs and other exhibits is only 350 m from the finish line. Original film footage recreates the atmosphere of past sporting events.

Last edited on 09.11.2023

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Five-man bob 1910 © Bobabteilung des SC Riessersee e.V.
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Two-man bob of a more modern generation © Bobabteilung des SC Riessersee e.V.

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