Horn sled races

54th Bavarian Championship

on January 06, 2025 in Garmisch Partenkirchen

Once again this year, the 54th horn sled race will take place on Epiphany on January 6, 2025 at the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Procedure and all important information at a glance:

SATURDAY 04.01.25 LOT DRAW PARTY AT THE HORNSCHLITTENHÜTTE
7 p.m. start number draw with DJ and barbecue delicacies
MONDAY 06.01.25 BAYERISCHE MEISTERSCHAFT IM HORNSCHLITTENFAHREN
on the Hoher Weg near the Partnachklamm, parking at the Olympia ski jumping stadium

9 – 11 a.m. Start number distribution and sled check at the Olympic ski stadium
12 p.m. Pre-program in the finish area; all horn sleds must be at the start area and spectators must be in their seats along the course.
12.30 p.m. RACE START
1.30 p.m. Zipflbob competition for children aged 5 to 13 (original zipflbobs will be provided)
3 p.m. Prize-giving for the three fastest sleds in the men’s and women’s classes
6 p.m. Admission to the Bayernhalle; information: www.hornschlitten.de
7 pm BEGINNING OF THE HORN SLIDE BALL WITH THE BAND GamsKULT
8 pm BEGINNING OF THE AWARD CEREMONY
10 pm Big raffle with high-quality prizes

The horn sled race takes you 160 meters downhill. That makes for speed! The record is one minute and 25 seconds.

The Zipfelbob race for children takes place in the finish area – there are great prizes again this year. Registration takes place directly on site, every child from 5-13 years can take part.

The Zipflbob race for children aged 5 to 13, which takes place during the break at around 1:30 pm, has become an integral part of the traditional event. Children can borrow bobsleighs on site.

the Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder writes as a greeting to the horn sledge race:

Excitement, fun and speed – that’s what the traditional horn sledge race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen stands for. For the 54th time, the Hornschlittenverein Partenkirchen e.V. invites you to take part on Epiphany. It is a special spectacle and a great thrill for participants and spectators alike. The conditions of participation are clear: anyone who owns a Werdenfelser-style horn sledge is eligible to take part. A good dose of courage is also recommended! Because the route, which is a good one kilometer long, has a lot to offer: around 160 meters in altitude have to be overcome. Sharp bends and gradients of up to 25 percent demand a lot from the teams of four. The skill of each individual is required to control the vehicle at breathtaking speeds. The fastest teams can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h!
The race is much more than a sporting competition. It is a reminder of the hard work and great achievement of the mountain farmers, who originally used their sledges to transport hay and felled wood down into the valley. It also brings people together and keeps the region’s traditions alive. This is made possible by the passion and energy of the members of the Hornschlittenverein
Partenkirchen e.V. Voluntary work like this characterizes our country and makes it so worth living in.
Thanks and recognition to the organizing team, good luck to the participants and much joy to the audience!
Dr. Markus Söder

The first mayor of the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and patron of the horn sled race writes:

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear friends of the Horn Sled Race,
For 54 years, the legendary Horn Sled Race has been as much a part of Epiphany as the candles on the Christmas tree and the punch in the glasses – and quite honestly, what would our start to the year here in Garmisch-Partenkirchen be without this sporting highlight, which is unparalleled throughout Germany? “No pain, no gain!” – This motto is as old as it is true, and it is doubly true here: not only are the courageous riders fighting hard for victory today, but the organizing team from the Hornschlittenverein Partenkirchen e.V. is once again proving its outstanding organizational talent and almost every year they manage to put on this unique race. Year after year, the team around Peter Strodl defies snow,
rain or icy cold and not only keeps its nerve, but also its sense of humor – and I find that simply admirable. A heartfelt “Thank you” for your commitment, you really do something unique here. Without your passion and flexibility, the horn sledge race as we know it would simply be unthinkable! It is once again a great pleasure and honour for me this year
to be able to take on the patronage and thus be part of this wonderful tradition.
Now I wish all participants an accident-free, exciting run and all guests unforgettable hours here with us in Garmisch
Partenkirchen.
With sporting greetings, Elisabeth Koch