Kreuzjoch (Wettersteingebirge)
Kreuzjoch is a mountain of Bavaria in southern Germany, part of the present-day Garmisch Classic ski resort.
| Kreuzjoch | |
|---|---|
 Kandahar downhill course at Garmisch Classic in 2008, descending from Kreuzjoch | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,719 m (5,640 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Bavaria |
| Coordinates | 47°27′50″N 11°04′30″E |
| Geography | |
Alpine ski racing
For the 1936 Winter Olympics in neighboring Garmisch-Partenkirchen, it was the starting line for the downhill portion of the combined event, the first-ever alpine skiing events in the Winter Olympics. Prior to the launch of the World Cup in 1967, the downhill course was one of the venues of the rotating Arlberg-Kandahar races. In addition to hosting numerous World Cup races, Garmisch Classic was the site of the World Championships in 1978 and 2011.
References
Sources
- 1936 Winter Olympics official report. pp. 289–303. (in German)
- Garmisch Classic - official site - (in English)
- Ski Map.org - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - 6 maps
- Alpine Ski Maps.com - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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