Kreisel (German for gyro) is the name of a turn found on some bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton tracks around the world. It is a single continuous curve which turns far enough around that the track must go under itself on the exit the curve.
There are Kreisels on the tracks shown below:
| Country | City |
|---|---|
){kind=small} Austria | Igls |
){kind=small} Canada | Calgary (closed 2019) |
){kind=small} Germany | Altenberg |
| Königssee | |
| Oberhof | |
| Winterberg | |
){kind=small} | Sigulda |
){kind=small} | Xiaohaituo (under construction) |
Note: Oberhof is not used for bobsleigh four-man.
See also
References
- International Bobsled and Tobogganing Federation (FIBT) Official site
- International Luge Federation (FIL) Official site
(in German)