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What exactly is the job of a ranger? How does the flora and fauna in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park change over the course of the year? What is the natural remedy moor and how exactly does it work? And how does one of the leading actresses in the world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau experience this very special event?

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Nature park rangers tell you

Simon Fritzenschaft from Radio Oberland talks to nature park coordinator Nina Helmschrott and ranger Maxi Renz about rare animals and plants that are native to the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. There are also exciting insights into the “Nature Park School” project, in which Ammertal school children learn to understand nature.

This time, Nina Helmschrott and Maxi Renz explain how important it is to maintain ecological balance in order to preserve the paradise of meadows, moors, forests, mountains and water. Central to this is educating young and old about what a respectful interaction with nature can look like.

Dominik Landerer and Maxi Renz tell us how they became rangers in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. You will also find out what the most important tasks are in this unusual and varied profession. They talk about special features in the nature park that they encounter in their everyday lives.

How do the animals and plants in the nature park prepare for winter? What should you pay particular attention to when hiking in the mountains in autumn? And how do I behave with my dog ​​in the nature park? Radio Oberland gets answers to these questions from park rangers Deniz Göcen and Thomas Weber.

The two rangers Deniz Göcen and Thomas Weber emphasize how important it is that the “staade time” also remains “staad” for the flora and fauna. Snowshoeing and ski touring are of course possible, but there are a few rules to follow.

Moor-themed podcasts

Dr. Franziska Fehle-Friedel is the founder of the Parkhotel am Soier See, a general practitioner and an expert on all things moorland. In this podcast she discusses the diverse effects of the natural remedy moor. How does a mud bath help with metabolic problems, joint pain or even psychological stress? And how do I get to a spa or mud bath? There are answers to that in this episode.

Anton Gundlfinger from Bad Kohlgrub shows how the moor in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park was created over thousands of years. The expert provides insights into the history of moor use in the region and how the moor is prepared for guests.

Can a mud bath really help if you don't want to have children? In fact, that's how it is. Dr. explains how the natural remedy mud works. Franziska Fehle-Friedel from Bad Bayersoien in this podcast. First of all: It is an interaction of many different factors.

Podcasts from the Zugspitz region

In 2022, the world-famous Passion Play took place in Oberammergau, two years late. Sophie Schuster was also there. The Oberammergau native played Mary Magdalene and looks forward to this special event in this podcast a few weeks before the games begin. She also talks about her homeland, about being an actor and the fascination of “passion plays”.

Thomas Weber is a ranger in the Ammergau Alps. Together with his colleagues, he ensures that nature does not lose its beauty. Visitors often treat this natural gem recklessly. Zugspitz Region reporter Dennis accompanies the outdoorsman Thomas on a sunny day and catches a few naked people along the way.

“When hiking, we should concentrate more on the journey than on the destination,” says Norbert Parucha. The body therapist is on the Ammergau Alps meditation path and is increasingly focusing on himself as part of the nature that surrounds him.

Today it's about milk and bread, two top products in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. Benjamin Aurhammer shows us what makes Zugspitz Region bread so special. In the show dairy in Ettal you will gain insights into local milk processing, which is known beyond the region.

Many people associate game meat with the dark season. Dominik Rödel thinks that's a shame. The professional hunter from Oberammergau says: “Even in summer, wild game is a pleasure on the grill.” He also thinks: “It couldn't be more organic!” Zugspitz region reporter Dennis talks to the hunter about game meat, regional marketing and the life of a hunter.

Hiking with dogs is incredibly relaxing. Dog owners often forget that there are rules for this. Zugspitz region reporter Dennis therefore visited Andreas Thiemeyer from Graswang. The hunter, dog breeder and forest owner knows the problems all too well. In today's podcast episode, the two want to talk about the topic and raise awareness among dog owners to be more considerate. Of course the dog Bali is also there.

Stale bread for pigs and mushrooms made from coffee grounds - Daniel Haser has been breaking new ground at the Haserhof in Bad Bayersoien for years. He attaches great importance to regional value creation. In addition, there is no food loss on the farm. Zugspitz Region - Reporter Dennis wants to know more about the functioning circular economy and visits the friendly farmer at the Haserhof.

Can you hear climate change? And in an impressive way in Saulgrub-Altenau. There is a themed trail including a climate meadow. Here, young and old can find out how the climate has changed over time. The Altenau boy Silian goes on a discovery tour with Zugspitz Region reporter Dennis. Also there: Garnet Wachsmann from Energiewende Oberland, who launched the theme trail and climate meadow.

 

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