Photo Gallery «Picture story - Volcanic eruption at Rossfeld»

The "International Edelweiss Bergpreis Roßfeld Berchtesgaden" is a nostalgic journey back in time to the glorious days of the European Hill Climb Championships, bridging the gap between the early days of motorsport and the modern era. On September 28 to 30, 2018, the time had come again after a break of two years. And the cars thundered up the six-kilometre hill climb track again. This picture story not only shows the cars and drivers, but also the surroundings. And with a humorous touch.

Let's turn to page 5 and ...

... start reading.

While OC boss Achim Althammer answers questions, ...

... there is already the first volcanic eruption on the mountain. Out goes the mouse!

When starting the Lion Peugeot's trouble-free 2.5-liter single-cylinder engine from 1909, the whole car shook like a wet dog.

This was probably also the reason why the tire soon jumped off the rim.

A braking defect in the non-existent brake ultimately led to the shopping cart driving downhill and ending up in the meadow with the cows.

So the owner's winter is enriched with work again.

It was incredibly nice to see how many fans came together in Berchtesgaden ...

... and with great enthusiasm on the one hand the old DTM cars, ...

... on the other hand, the first appearance of Scottish F1 world champion Jackie Stewart with his twin sister ...

... in the Cooper Monaco.

Next to his DKW racing car, Heinrich Maltz talks about the good old days at the Rossfeldrennen ...

... and then, at the age of 80, drives himself to the start in a DKW Junior.

Not only fruits and vegetables were offered, ...

... the world cars were also for sale.

While grandma is still happy about all the Volkswagens in her old age, ...

... the young girls really let it rip to the delight of everyone. Whether in the pre-war Wolseley ...

...or on a Honda 400 Four from 1977.

Chiara is a feast for the eyes even without a helmet, ...

... which of course pleases the old men whose beards ...

... adapt to the airstream.

Which sign might the driver be buying here?

Aha, that fits!

Historic buses brought the numerous fans to the spectator areas along the route.

Many old Postbuses, also from Switzerland, were in use, but for once privately and not with improperly obtained subsidies.

It was quite simply a historical feast for the eyes, ears and nose.

A whole day long, waving to all the many fans again and again, ...

... can be exhausting and make you really tired.

He was the strongest and ...

... he's the loudest.

He drove with two engines and ...

... he with two-stroke engine.

The car was driven until the tank ...

... and the bottles were empty.

Now we can only wait until the barriers have to remain open again in 2020 ...

... and the stop signs can be driven over quickly again.