in the years to come. to. discover the a. the an. elite subscribe to. documentary to. the a. welcome to a special edition of checkin this time we head to the bavarian alps in the very south

of germany the uk for the coronavirus pandemic hosts. and the call for checked out free beautiful winter wonderland around back to scott in. and. the length. first off visits the area in and around back to scotland. 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. as one building that really stands out in. 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 a lovely schloss plot 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 mills and we're off to see as we can spot some golden eagles. tell him we'll have a good fair her mother that. really is it not just deep i'm not at all. gaga 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. with somebody if you 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 because something is missing 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. way to bet it's got national park is lake could see 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 could see echo.

after about half an hour the boats reach their destination the hair shoutin insula and st bartholomew's and eye catching 17th century brock pilgrimage church. the church lies at the foot of the box money machine with the height of over 2700 meters the mighty mountain has come to symbolize the national park and the entire region. the national park consists of a 4 is own in which nature is left to itself then there is a maintenance zone where alpine meadows are cultivated and tourism is encouraged. several information center is explain the parks flora and fauna one of them in the clouds above 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 to the delight of visitors. at all that's a 65 but the golden eagles are a bit shyer than the deer we're still waiting. they said. there's no need to separate tourism and conservation they go very well together you see it on koenig's a $600000.00 people visit some both on a muse on the lake water is so clean you can drink it because only electric boats are allowed on the night you have to compromise a little but what do you do here apart from watching eagles. monitoring the golden eagles is only one thing it's not. 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 jump to a little. bit 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 this 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 tour right for the snowshoe.

yeah the myth that he will call it on here you know. just tighten up by making it all that fits comfortably. sites without reading. let's go on as it was me to give up but one important point we're going to our polls that are in our shoes so walk with your legs far enough apart so you don't step on the poles or your other shoe i think one big step and we're off phil's on with that in the but i had. another good one to talk for a minute come here 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 whore girl and it's

over 2500 meters from the point of. the amazing thing about snowshoeing is the fact that you literally get to walk off the beaten path and completely untouched snow with views that cannot be fixed. the next item on my tin or ari is a visit to the oldest gentian distillery in germany your tears i have for a tour of france history and i thought i taste my way through your range of products through ones are here to stick this distillery has been around since 6092 . wow there is no mistake it was made and here you can feel the warmth. 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 route that used. the word since

a root looks like this when it comes out of the ground it's 4 or 5 years old and about 80 centimeters long. course the roots are chopped and mashed and the liquid is extracted and distilled into shops. drink schnapps made from gentian or herb after unwieldy many people drink fruitless cures as a d.j.'s teef 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 so pale we are at the tasting you can try on 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 puts in.

both. their words pungent because of the bitterness but it has a well rounded taste. there's a stance that changes the strength of the mountains how many do you drink a day it's worth to at least mornings and evenings one morning this really. well there are definitely able to hold their liquor that's not for me but a bowl 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 user. 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 just got now lots of.

our 2nd destination on this check in special is the al gore alps near open star lucas made a trip there before pandemic restrictions were put in place. in the. snow and mountains that's where i'm heading i'm getting closer to the most subtle point of germany the outgoing alps. the algo is a popular holiday region even in winter especially in winter in fact. well with 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 bike i look forward to lots of nature adventures galore. stall fest mediæval origin. and. now attracts over 2000000 overnight guests every year i want to know what draws them here. bush 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 1st tourists arrived here in the late 19th century. all of us all full fishley has a therapeutic climb and 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 in an x. farmhouse where visitors can learn about the area. and marvel at the big leather ski boot in the world. you can also find out how skiing 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 was a look and 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. and i'll explain the basics and then we're off conditions are perfect. well i'm a little nervous because it's all new to me boys that's why i'm here we'll take it easy. but. my god what does this have to do with skiing a lot we have to push down and tilt the ski with every step and we're putting our weight on it. after an hour i've learnt the basics and we start is sending.

them down here. i. like to. 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 to break even though i'm at the top of the neighbors in 2200 meters 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 skeet in snowboarding and alex is going to show me one. 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. is definitely 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 by curving back and forth like with ski. 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 at preschool and all of us golf you'll find plenty of venues for a relaxing drink with like minded people. i.

i. i like the snow all 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 holiday regions is specially in winter. 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 kill it strolls germany's highest mountain and again gorge 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 the right behind the new cable car will take me to the top note.

here i am at the but if it's expected excited to board the brand new cable car which went into operation in december 27th teams. 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 the world. where you come from russia ok what brings you to that 6 bits of today emotion funtastic

emotion this is my 1st time in. this is my 1st. it's so fun to stick 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 ball so this is very exciting but what's your plan for the day here you . think we're going to stay appear have some better and do the german thing. was me is it me you don't look like you're going skiing i mean i'm not going sledding or will take the cable car down and go sledding on the toboggan rob 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.

and now at the patna a mountain river fed by the melt water from that suit them. over the centuries the river eroded the rocks and left behind and deep chords. by meeting who does now he's been can study end of the pot not gorge for 18 years. he didn't you tell us a little about what you do. taking the other to we have a fairly standard routine every day before we open the gorge my staff conduct a thorough safety inspection they make sure all of the pathways and railings are intact sometimes they have to remove trash or debris or 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 and both light up with the mighty companies now 5 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. and this is for. the gore which has a different ambulance in every season and even 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 or as i think the light is reflected in the litter and when i'm here at 7 am all alone it's just on the phone if. i didn't. like the fact that it's always different as a. human on this but when do you like it best on telly honestly when it's just below flood level down started even after it's been raining 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 dharma was once 2 separate communities the towns were joined in 1936 but both still retain very individual identities. and 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 just the . fuel to. them. and what better way to end an enjoyable visit to god. there are loads of taverns that serve delicious german cuisine i decided to go for a classic. with the british traditional folk dancing on the side. for a major break a trip to the mountain paradise of town which pancaking to 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 recharge your batteries the perfect. get away.

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