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unusual facts about Switchback



Belgrade Race Through History

The course, which follows a switchback-style path, does not allow for a large number of runners and throughout its history no more than thirty athletes have taken part in each competition.

Hiram Bingham III

The switchback-filled road that carries tourist buses to the site from the Urubamba River is called the Hiram Bingham Highway.

Historical Logging Switchback Railway in Vychylovka

The Historical Logging Switchback Railway in Vychylovka (near Nová Bystrica, Slovakia) is preserved section technically most interesting part of the former narrow-gauge zig zag logging railway located in Kysuce and Orava region.

Ian Boothby

A writer for multiple television series including CBC's Switchback, Street Cents, "Big Sound" and Popular Mechanics for Kids.

Phutuq K'usi

The second half presents views of Aguas Calientes and the Urubamba River valley, as the trail ascends the eastern face of Phutuq K'usi in switchback fashion.

Via Krupp

Via Krupp is a historic switchback paved footpath on the island of Capri, connecting the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.


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