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Inselbergschanze finally demolished – excavator suddenly tips over!
On July 5, 2025, the Inselbergschanze in Schmalkalden-Meiningen was demolished after difficulties. An excavator overturned and there were no injuries.
Inselbergschanze finally demolished – excavator suddenly tips over!
In Brotterode, the demolition mission of the legendary Inselbergschanze finally reached its desired goal on July 5, 2025. After a failed first attempt due to technical deficiencies, the ski jump tower was successfully brought down on the second attempt. Loud Day24 There were no injuries during the demolition, although a remote-controlled excavator vehicle overturned when the jump collapsed. Fortunately, the excavator could be used again after it was righted.
The ski jump tower, which was almost 60 years old and an impressive 56 meters high, presented those responsible with several technical challenges. During a first demolition attempt, which was planned using special methods to heat the steel masts, the required temperature of 650 to 700 degrees Celsius could not be achieved; only 300 degrees were reached. This ultimately led to the first attempt failing, like star reported.
Surprising turnaround in demolition
Instead of relying on demolition, the experts decided on a new method that ultimately led to success. Videos of the spectacular event show the excavator tipping over when the ski jump falls, but this had already been taken into account. The previous processing of the steel supports with a cutting torch laid the foundation for the final collapse. These measures were necessary to bring down the massive steel supports that were not included in the construction plans as originally assumed.
The managing director of the demolition company MB Spezialabbruch, Peter Mittelsdorf, commented on the difficulties during the demolition and emphasized that what happened in this process was anything but self-evident. They definitely had a good knack for reacting to problems in a timely manner before further delays could occur Mirror reported.
New building for the future
With the demolition of the old ski jump, the way is cleared for a new building that meets the requirements of the World Ski Association (FIS). Work on the new approach has already begun and is progressing well. The aim is to further expand Brotterode as a training center for Nordic combined and to offer the athletes state-of-the-art conditions.
In a small town steeped in winter sports history, this step is not without emotions. Many onlookers watched the spectacular moments that took place around the demolition of the Inselbergschanze. These are images that also make you smile when you think of how often the old tower rose into the sky during its time as a ski jumping facility.