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Ruhpolding is a small village in the south-eastern part of Bavaria , Germany , in the Traunstein District . It is situated in the south of the region called Chiemgau in the Alps . Ruhpolding has a population of approximately 7,400.

Ruhpolding houses a famous Biathlon track. It hosted the 1979 , 1985 and 1996 Biathlon World Championships .


BRIEF HISTORY


  • 1193 : first official mention as ''"Ruhpoldingen''

  • 1895 : connection to the railroad

  • Since 1948 : Ruhpolding became a famous spa and tourist resort, esp. for winter sports.




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