Pulling Down the Old, Ushering in the New: Demolition of Inselbergschanze's Anlaufturm
Proposed demolition of the initial tower on Inselberg Hill, located in Brotterode. - Island's Peak Mountain's Tower Elevation Revealed
Get ready to wave goodbye to an old friend! The iconic steel Anlaufturm at the Inselbergschanze in Brotterode, Thuringian Forest, will meet its end this Saturday evening. This 56-meter-high relic, once the launchpad for skiers into the inrun, is being replaced by a modern construct that aligns with the International Ski Federation's (FIS) standards. With the new facility, future Continental Cup ski jumping competitions can take place at this historic site.
A Spectacular Show Awaits
Prepare for a jaw-dropping spectacle! The local winter sports club, Brotterode, anticipates a large crowd as they witness an innovative and technically challenging demolition method. Instead of an explosion, electricity will do the trick. According to a club representative, the two steel supports beneath the tower will be heated and sawed electrically until they buckle, causing the titanic structure to topple. A specialized demolition team from Breitungen will be in charge of this technical feat. Expect a demolition party to accompany the action!
Detonation would have been a messy affair, necessitating evacuation of nearby parts of the town and causing a loud, startling explosion that might have spooked the local wildlife.
New Tower Off the Mark
The new tower will be 36 meters shorter than its predecessor. Thanks to advances in materials and adjustments in jumping techniques over the years, a shorter inrun is now sufficient to achieve takeoff speeds.
Brotterode's ski jumping heritage dates back 120 years as per club records. Notable figures tied to this legacy include Werner Lesser (1932-2005), a DDR ski jumping icon in the 1950s, Hans-Georg Aschenbach, the 1976 Olympic champion hailing from Brotterode, and Jochen Danneberg, who scored a silver medal in the 1976 Olympics. Today, Brotterode serves as a training hub for Nordic combined youth athletes.
- Brotterode
- Thuringian Forest
- Ski Jumping
- Electric Demolition
(Enrichment Data: Electric demolition methods, though not explicitly used in this instance, can involve various innovative techniques such as electrically powered cutting tools, robotic demolition machines, or electrically triggered controlled demolition. These methods are often preferred for reduced noise, emissions, or structural vibration in specific contexts.)
The following are to be added to the list of products covered by the derogation: sports. As plans for the replacement of the Anlaufturm tower progress, the new structure is expected to align with the standards set by the International Ski Federation (FIS), making Brotterode's ski jumping heritage a continued focal point in the Thuringian Forest.
