so you want to know what makes the devil's. jam the love. thing away from us. i'm living out of my own good and everyone was laid a holes in everything to get it are you ready to meet the germans then join me right just do it under a w. welcome to a special edition of check in this time we head to the bavarian alps in the very south of germany. long before the coronavirus pandemic hosts. and nicole through checked out 3 beautiful winter wonderland around back to scott

in opens doors and. the. first off visit to the area in and around back to scott and. my tour begins in the city of back to scotland which lends its name to the region. it's over 900 years old and the architecture reflects its rich history. one building that really stands out is the haitian house on the market square the murals on the facade depict ancient tales about back to scott. and a little further down the road you'll find the love least must lie. or castle

square. and i thought it would be nice to pay a visit to the national park here i've met up with ranger klaus melba and we're off to see if we can spot some golden eagle. tell them we'll have a good view from either that it really is it not too steep i'm not at all. god national park is the only national park in germany inhabited by golden eagles and there are about 10 of them from class back valley we have a good view of the rocky crags. this summer did he look at the trees the treetops up on the mountain those are the places eagles like to shoot that's where you can best see them someplace and see. but there's no sign of them yet. well looks like this is going to involve

a bit of sitting waiting and wishing an ideal time for you guys to dive a little deeper into the national park. we need to back to got national park is lake county city only environmentally friendly electric boats are allowed to travel the lake which is almost 200 meters deep sort of half way across the captain stops because it's from here that the steep mountain flanks create the famous couldn't see echo. after about a half an hour the boats reach their destination the hair shout peninsula and st

bartholomew's and eye catching 17th century brock pilgrimage church. the church lies at the foot of the vox money must see the heights of over 2700 meters the mighty mountain has come to symbolize the national park and the entire region. the national park consists of a for a zone in which nature is left to itself then there is a maintenance zone where alpine meadows are cultivated and tourism is encouraged. several information centers explain the parks flora and fauna one of them the klaus buck house is the perfect starting point for a walk to the deer feeding station. when the rangers replenish the food supply up to 60 red deer venture out from the shelter of the trees to feet of the dead lights of visitors.

but almost 65 but the golden eagles are a bit shyer than the deer we're still waiting. so. they said. this was so there's no need to separate tourism and conservation they go very well together you see it on koenig's a 600000 people visit some both of them use and the lake water is so clean you can drink it because only electric boats are allowed on the lake you have to compromise a little but what do you do here apart from watching eagles. monitoring the golden eagles there's only one thing i do it's not i'm 9 times an important part of our job is looking after tourists we offer guided tours every day and of course we rangers are often out somewhere in the park we have 250 kilometers of trials in the national park from barrier free to city. and we check them on

a regular basis to make sure they're in order that sound job to talk. about that's enough talking for the moment let's see if our luck with the eagles has improved a little right in the middle want to see. he's looking this way and there really is one. is there. and it gets even better we are one flying through the air. i want to explore even more of best is god's nature so i'm going snowshoeing i've joined a group led by mountain guide hunters. folks who might want to start. with their turn right for the snowshoe. yeah then with the heat it will buckle it on here you know. just tighten the

binding and all that fits comfortably. sites without reading. let's go on as it was me to get it but one important point we're going to our polls and i'm going to shoot the song walk with your legs far enough apart so you don't step on the poles or your other shoe i think or thanks jeff and we're off phil's on with that in the but i had. the good let's talk for a minute and look at the mountains then we're here to look at the next one over with the sun shining on it covered in snow. that's the horse girl and it's over 2500 meters that means that. the amazing thing about snowshoeing

is the fact that you literally get to walk off the beaten path on completely untouched snow with views that cannot be picked. up. the next item on my a tenner ery is a visit to the oldest gentian distillery in germany your girl i had for a tour of france history and i thought i taste my way through your range of products through rooms are here to this distillery has been around since 6092. wow there is no mistake it was made in here as you can feel the warmth counter. gentian is an alpine plant that is cultivated and back to scotland and is still to make a better shops to be precise it's the root that's used. it works as a route looks like this when it comes out of the ground it's 4 or 5 years old and about 80 centimeters long off course the roots are chopped and mashed then the

liquid is extracted and distilled into shops. and knobs from drink schnapps made from gentian or herb after unwieldy many people drink fruit like yours as a de just tif but that's not healthy it's not the alcohol that helps digestion it's the bitterness that's why there's a german saying taste bitter makes the stomach fitter. well then time to give it a try there's a huge selection in the shop course all sorts of flavors but of course i want to try the classic version so if you're here is ok we are at the tasting you can try all our company's most popular products 1st of course is gentian primary product just from the root of a clear strong spirit no residual sugar 40 percent by volume. all . their words are pungent because of the bitterness but it has

a well rounded taste. there's a stance the tensions the strength of the mountains how many do you drink a day it's worth to at least mornings and evenings one morning is really. well they're definitely able to hold their liquor that's not for me but a bundle of tension snobs as a souvenir why not. later in the afternoon i treat myself to a drive through the mountains on the rust belt panoramic road. that is. after just a few kilometers i can say it's well worth it behind every curve there is another amazing view of austria and the back that's gotten a lot. of.

our 2nd destination on this check in special is the alps near open star she. made a trip there before pandemic restrictions were put in place. snow and mountains that's where i'm heading i'm getting closer to the most southern point of germany the algo. the algo is a popular holiday region even in winter especially in winter in fact. almost all is located over there it's the winter sports center of the algo region in southern germany a perfect starting point for discovering the area i want to go up the mountains and of course come down in one piece i'll be on skis and on

a snow by i look forward to lots of nature adventures galore. as mediæval origin. and. now attracts over 2000000 overnight guests every year i want to know what draws them here. and. most knows guaranteed because it's so beautiful the skiing is fantastic it's just a lot of fun here. because of the snow and i want to show my girlfriend. the. first tourists arrived here in the late 19th century. old us golf usually has a therapeutic climate it's a quality seal in germany given to places with among other things a certain air quality and spa facilities. the local history museum is set up and then x.

farmhouse where visitors can learn about the area. and marvel at the biggest levels ski boot in the world. you can also find out how scheme 1st came to a bus stall. and skiing is the reason i'm here. cold feet. it's been over 10 years since i last put on skis so i spoke to a few hours with a real instructor. hello yes there were those little guys there he is this is alex i warned him that i'm pretty much a total beginner so we'll have to start from scratch yeah yeah i'll explain the basics and then we're off conditions are perfect. i'm

a little nervous because it's all new to boys that's why i'm here we'll take it easy. to find out what is this have to do with skiing a lot we have to push down until the ski with every step and we're putting our weight on it but. after an hour i've learnt the basics and we start is sandy. and then downhill.

lightly. i. think it's a lot of fun but you have to be very careful plus i don't think that i'm a natural. now i need a bridge even though i'm at the top of the needle on 2200 metres and in the middle of nature i don't have to sacrifice on comfort to keep on top of the competition everything here has been renovated faster ski lifts for example and this trendy new restaurant right at the summit.

of course there are other winter. it's on offer in the algo alps beside ski can snowboarding and alex is going to show me why. so this is an alternative to skiing is it more fun or less easier or harder what should i watch for. when c.p.s. gets me basically it's like riding a bike but with one main difference we have no brakes but we still have to slow down either by digging our heels into the snow. as we saw him or my curving back and forth like with skiing. and you do know how to ski you know and let's go.

it's working. something like even managed to pull of a snowball like. my day in the elbow alps is almost over now it's time for the effort. in all of us to find plenty of venues for a relaxing drink with like minded people. i . think.

i like the snow the elves and of course that's. feeling at the end of the day when you know you've really accomplished something i'm tired but happy and now i know why the al gore is one of germany's favorite holy their regions is specially in winter. it's huge but so is the 3rd and final stop on this check in special edition while it was still possible before the pandemic. took in the panoramic view. today i'm going to check out so it's trolls charles highest mountain and a dual core and all of it in and around one of the country's lowest popular destinations for winter sports. but the thing i'm most excited about is right behind me even a cable car will take me to the top note. here i am at the foot of to visit excited to board the brand new cable car which went into operation in december 27 teams to. the new state

of the art cabins can hold up to 120 people it's hoped that this will reduce waiting time in line especially on the weekend. and in just 10 minutes we reached the summit at a breathtaking 2962 meters. on clear days you can see all the way to switzerland and even italy it's a panorama that draws more than half a 1000000 people here every year there. where you come from russia get what brings you to that's expected today emotion fantastic emotion this is my 1st time and. this is my 1st time to speak it's so fun to us took on some amazing fabulous view what do you think of the 6 but

this is your 1st. time it is my 1st time i love it it's the 1st time i've been in the glacier balls so this is very exciting but what's your plan for the day here you. think we're going to stay a pair have some bear and do the german thing right it was for me is it me you don't look like you're going skiing i mean we're going sledding we'll take the cable car down and go sledding on the toboggan rock it's a bunch of the fun. but a lot of people do come here to ski and if you haven't got equipment of your own you can rent it right here. this ski resort was established in 19495 different lifts give you access to 20 kilometers of slopes.

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a mountain river fed by the melt water from that suit them. over the centuries the river eroded the rocks and left behind and deeds cords. by meaningless i know he's been kids tony end of the pot now gorge for 18 years. we don't you tell us a little about what you do. taking the other to avoid that we have a fairly standard routine every day before we open the gorge my stuff conduct a thorough safety inspection then make sure all of the pathways and railings are intact sometimes they have to remove trash or debris if there's a problem of any kind they phone me and i have to decide whether it can be solved quickly and easily or whether we have to close the gorge at short notice on both light up with the mighty companies i'm not hiding that after all these years you

probably know the gorge better than anyone and garmisch patent creation or even the whole world what's so fascinating about the partner. is this for new the gorge has a different ambulance in every season about and even at different times of the day if you're here at 7 in the morning it's not a toll like 230 or 3 in the afternoon. and some of the sun shines and the birds are singing as i think the light is reflected in a little while and when i'm here at 7 am all alone it's just wonderful. and i like the fact that it's always different as a. this doesn't you know on this is but when do you like it best until you honestly when it's just below flood level and started even after it's been raining hard in the park now is full to brimming with nature takes over. then you're really in wild pristine nature but that's when i like it best.

the city of garmisch was once 2 separate communities the towns were joined in 1936 but both still retain very individual identities cotton kitchen is the older of the 2 situated along a trade route from venice to alex book it was founded by the romans over 2000 years ago. time. zone with its historic facades that is its central showpiece. sounded about 800 years later garmisch isn't as old and grand more like a quirky little sister with lots of pedestrian zones shops and restaurants to use

the. euro. and what better way to end an enjoyable visit to the kitchen and there are loads of taverns that serve delicious german cuisine i decided to go for a classic cheeses spezza with the british traditional folk dancing on the side. during major break a trip to the mountain paradise of. known to be and mazing idea of all that so expensive i got to take a breather with the incredibly fresh and well at least a bit thin air and even down here in the valley there are plenty of ways to

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