German Wheel / Rhönrad

German wheel is also known as Rhöenrad. This apparatus was created by Otto Feick, german worker. He was inspired from his childhood when his grandfather let him roll down a hill in a rimmed barrel, so later he invented a German wheel. Otto patented his invention and as an owner of metal works factory, Otto was more then prepared to make his new German wheels.

Right now you can find German wheel for sale all around the world in different online stores, you can always buy your new German gymnastics wheel at Red Circle Shop.

German gymnastics wheel used in circus in various shows with one or multiple performers, artists even use German Wheel as aerial equipment or use it as part of their performance during juggling and acrobatic acts. German wheel aren’t cheap, this is serious equipment and it takes good craftsmanship to make really good German Wheel.

Otto invented three other types of the German wheel, but german wheel known today is the only one survived through time. Biggest impact on German wheel popularity in circus world was made by Cirque du Soleil show production Quidam, where german wheel was a part of the Cirque du Soleil circus show.

Right now mostly all circus schools and circus amateur groups around the world have students learning german wheel technique.

At the same time German gymnastic Wheel is also well known and popular as sport discipline. German wheel popularity increased significantly since Otto’s invention. European cup was held in 1990 in Taunusstein, Germany, organized by the International Rhonrad federation (FIRR). Right now competitions are held Germany, Denmark, Switzerland and many others.

German wheel is amazing form of art and very good sport discipline, german wheel is unique in this dualism. At online store Red Circle Shop you can buy high quality german wheel at retail prices, however if you wish to make a multiple order for the german wheel you will receive wholesale price.

Dr. Jörd Winkler, 13 times german gymnastics wheel medalist in Germany contributed a lot to documenting the history of the german wheel. and now works as a psychomobility therapist, trainer and collector, has contributed significantly to documenting the history of the Rhönrad.