The sculpture weighs approximately 120 tons.
The loop section of the rollercoaster track is physically inaccessible to pedestrians.
The project was inaugurated in 2011 as part of the Ruhr 2010 European Capital of Culture legacy.
The location is situated on a former industrial landfill site that has been reclaimed for public use.
It is one of the few large-scale walkable sculptures in Germany designed to mimic an amusement ride.
Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain is a walk-on, rollercoaster-inspired art sculpture designed by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth. Situated on a former zinc smelting site in Duisburg, the 20-meter-high steel structure features a walkable path that mimics the loop of a traditional rollercoaster. While the path includes a vertical loop, visitors cannot walk through it due to safety constraints. The sculpture is constructed from zinc-galvanized steel and incorporates energy-efficient LED lighting in the handrails for visibility at night. It sits atop the Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe, a man-made hill created from industrial slag. The artwork represents the shift of the Ruhr area from an industrial hub to a recreational landscape.
From the base of the hill looking up to frame the loop against the horizon.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the path involves steep inclines and steel grated surfaces.
Bring a windbreaker or outer layer, as the elevated, exposed position of the hill experiences significant wind.
Visit during the transition from dusk to night to see the LED handrails fully illuminated.
Do not attempt to walk on the loop section, which is blocked off for safety; avoid visiting during extreme weather conditions like high wind or thunderstorms.
No bicycles or motorized vehicles allowed on the sculpture; stay within the handrails.
