Bavaria is the largest of the 16 federal states in Germany and covers about 1/5 of the toal land area of Germany. The entire region is known for its beauty. So you can hardly go wrong if you pick a village on the map for a day trip. Inzell and Ruhpolding are 16 miles from Bad Reichenhall. Both turned out to be colorful and pleasant villages for a stroll. Ruhpolding (population 6400) hosted the biathlon (Nordic skiing and shooting) championships in 1979, 85, 96, and 2012. Its history goes back to the 800s. At one time, its economy was based on zinc and lead minding. It is now a popular summer (hiking/biking) and winter (Nordic skiing) resort. Some views in the villages.
