Jelenia Góra Hirschberg

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Alfred-Schüler-Schanze:

K-Point:

30 m

Further jumps:	K20
Plastic matting:	no
Year of construction:	1924
Operating until:	1960's
Status:	destroyed
Coordinates:	50.879361, 15.734611 ✔

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A ski jump on the slope of Skalista Hill in Jelenia Góra (before 1945 known as Hirschberg im Riesengebirge) was most likely built at the beginning of 1924, initiated by the local sports association. At that time, the location was known as Friedrichshöhe. The facility was constructed for local athletes and skiing enthusiasts, as the sport was developing dynamically in the Karkonosze region.
The first known competition took place on January 6, 1924, during the so-called "Winter Sports Festival." During the event, the longest jump recorded was 14 meters. The ski jump was small but cleverly designed – it had two take-off platforms: the main, larger one (with a construction point of approximately 30 meters) and a smaller one, intended for younger or less experienced athletes (around 20 meters). This setup allowed for gradual training and organizing competitions at various skill levels.
At the time, the facility was also referred to as the "Abruzzen-Schanze," probably due to the resemblance of the terrain to the alpine region of Abruzzo. The local sports community, inspired by Norwegian skiing models (which also influenced the construction of other regional facilities), made intensive use of the jump.
After World War II, due to geopolitical changes, Jelenia Góra became part of Poland. The ski jump remained in use for a short time, likely until the late 1950s or early 1960s. There is a lack of detailed information about postwar competitions, which may indicate a limited scale of activity and the facility's gradual marginalization in the region's sporting life.
Over time, the jumps were no longer maintained, and their structures began to decay and become overgrown. Today, only remnants remain – mainly two brick walls that were once parts of the take-off platforms. In the terrain, one can also notice traces of the inrun and landing slope, now covered with vegetation.

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