The freeride curves over 1.6 kilometres on a weatherproof crushed sand run into the valley. Well-built table jumps allow for aerial inserts. The berms are fast and flowy. You can have fun here even with little suspension travel. The downhill is a different story. The former Downhill World Cup track has it all. Wide double jumps, gaps and jump combos make cracks fly through the air more than they ride on the ground. A very challenging descent! Park beginners and even many advanced riders prefer to avoid the big jumps or head straight for the freeride. Nice: the fourcross course down in the valley.
Conclusion There are two routes in Willingen. The freeride descent offers flow, curves and jumps for everyone. The downhill, on the other hand, is only for experts.
PLUS Fast railway, suitable for families
MINUS Metres in altitude, too few stunts, little variety
Number of routes 2
Lift Gondola
Start of the season April
Info www.ettelsberg-seilbahn.de
Bike hire Yes
Price 28,50 Euro
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Laurin Lehner
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