Natural remedies moor

The mountain pine moor in Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien

The mountain pine high moor - The “Black Down” in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.

Extensive mountain pine bogs stretch around the two peat spas of Bad Bayersoien and Bad Kohlgrub. Thanks to their high concentration of organic matter and minerals, the peat here is considered a particularly effective natural remedy. A peat bath or individual peat applications can help with various ailments such as rheumatic diseases or back pain. Bathing in the warm peat also creates a feeling of floating and deep relaxation. That's why the locals affectionately call their peat "black down." 

Moorland treatments such as baths or packs support regeneration, relieve tension, strengthen the immune system, and promote inner balance. In the family-run moorland businesses of the two spa towns, experienced experts will guide you and work with you to find out which moorland treatment is best for you.

Origin and early history of use of the moor

Bogs are impressive ecosystems consisting of many layers of peat. Peat is a material formed from partially decomposed plant remains that have accumulated over millennia. 

But how does a bog actually form, and how does a raised bog differ from a fen? What role do plants like the mountain pine play, which so strongly influence the character of the peat? Learn here how the bogs around Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien were formed after the Ice Age and how humans used them in the Ammergau Alps long before their health benefits were discovered.

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This is how the moor works 

Peat is a very versatile natural remedy. For example, it can help with back pain, rheumatic diseases, or osteoporosis. This can be explained by a three-pronged approach to its effects:

I. The levitation effect: The thick, mushy peat supports the body, creates a feeling of lightness and relieves joints.

II. The heat: A bath in warm peat moss induces a healing fever and activates the body's self-healing powers.

III. The ingredients: The peat is rich in anti-inflammatory humic acids and other ingredients that penetrate the skin.

Further information on the mode of action and the indications for which the peat can help is summarized on the following page:

© Laura Schmatz, Ammergau Alps

Discover the moor: Moorland hosts and offers

Whether you simply want to experience the moor in a taster session or discover the full effectiveness of this natural remedy in a multi-week stay tailored to your individual needs: The family-run moorland hosts in Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien have the right offer for you!

A peat bath treatment is also a mandatory benefit covered by health insurance. Find out here how and when you can apply for a treatment and what your stay in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park can look like.  

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