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One of the most demanding downhills in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup: the Kandahar run. The name of the run goes back to Frederick Roberts, Earl of Kandahar. In his name, numerous efforts were made to establish Alpine skiing in the form of downhill and slalom in the FIS.
Kandahar is a classic World Cup downhill ski course in southern Germany. Located in Bavaria at the Garmisch Classic ski area on the Zugspitze above Garmisch-Partenkirchen , it opened 88 years ago in 1936.
- Club5+
- 1936 (Kandahar 1)2009 (Kandahar 2)
- Kreuzeck / ZugspitzeGarmisch Classic
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Apr 2, 2024 · One-run event (with some exceptions) where the speed is the highest. The course is laid out on varied terrain which includes low to very steep slopes, jumps, large radius turns. The total vertical drop can exceed 1000 m.
Part of the history of skiing, a forerunner of the downhill ski race, the Roberts of Kandahar Cup occurred in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, in 1911, organised by winter sports pioneer Arnold Lunn, with the trophies donated by Lord Roberts.
The legendary Kandahar downhill run is considered one of the most challenging downhill runs in the Alpine Ski World Cup. Who can take on the challenge and conquer the Kandahar uphill in summer? Route profile.
Highlight of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup: the Kandahar downhill run. The seven-kilometre-long slope is famous for its challenging sections. Learn more!
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The Kandahar track runs between the two most impressive of Bavarian mountains, the Zugspitze and the Alpspitze. Starting at 1690m above sea level, it also offers breath-taking views on the town’s two parts, Garmisch and Partenkirchen.
