Day 3: Bad Kohlgrub to Landsberg
Today we turn our backs on the mountains as we head north on the second half of the loop. We still have some ups and downs but more downs than ups. I'm sorry to leave the views of the Alps and prefer hilly riding to totally flat terrain.
However, before we leave I want to give you a glimpse of where our bicyles spent the night. Bad Kohlgrub is a spa town, denoted by the word "Bad" meaning bath, a place with hot springs that for centuries have been said to have curative properties. In addition to hot soaks, mud baths are also offered in Bad Kohlgrub.
Somewhere in the Internet I read:
"In the warm mud bath (up to 42 ° C) even the fingertips get an intensive blood supply and warmth flows through them. The body floats, muscles and joints relax with almost weightless ease. Meanwhile, the healing ingredients of the mountain pine raised bogs penetrate the skin, have a hormone-regulating and skin-tightening effect."
When we put our bicycle in their shed for the night, first of all I notice an enormous vat, and then other intriquing pieces of equipment. I am told it is all used for preparing the mud baths. This morning I take the opportunity to photograph the scene, or rather behind the scenes of the mud bath which doesn't look quite as enticing as the description of its salubrious effects.
I found the place fascinating and am including several pictures.
However, before we leave I want to give you a glimpse of where our bicyles spent the night. Bad Kohlgrub is a spa town, denoted by the word "Bad" meaning bath, a place with hot springs that for centuries have been said to have curative properties. In addition to hot soaks, mud baths are also offered in Bad Kohlgrub.
Somewhere in the Internet I read:
"In the warm mud bath (up to 42 ° C) even the fingertips get an intensive blood supply and warmth flows through them. The body floats, muscles and joints relax with almost weightless ease. Meanwhile, the healing ingredients of the mountain pine raised bogs penetrate the skin, have a hormone-regulating and skin-tightening effect."
When we put our bicycle in their shed for the night, first of all I notice an enormous vat, and then other intriquing pieces of equipment. I am told it is all used for preparing the mud baths. This morning I take the opportunity to photograph the scene, or rather behind the scenes of the mud bath which doesn't look quite as enticing as the description of its salubrious effects.
I found the place fascinating and am including several pictures.
Here is a smattering of my impressions from the day.