Around Ruhpolding

Ruhpolding is a municipality of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the south of the Chiemgau region in the Alps and next to the austrian border. Ruhpolding has a biathlon track. It hosted the 1979, 1985, 1996 and 2012 Biathlon World Championships.The economy is based on tourism and sports.

The 2010–11 Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 5 was held in Ruhpolding, Germany, from 12 January until 16 January 2011.

The 2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 5 was the fifth event of the season and was held in Ruhpolding, Germany from Wednesday, January 13 until Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Seetraun is a river of Bavaria, Germany. At its confluence with the Fischbach south of Ruhpolding, the Weiße Traun is formed.

Fischbach is a river of Bavaria, Germany and of Salzburg, Austria.The source of the river lies in Austrian area. After 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi), together with the Seetraun it forms the Weiße Traun in Ruhpolding's district Laubau.

The 2008-09 Biathlon World Cup/World Cup 5 was scheduled to be held in Ruhpolding, Germany. From Wednesday January 14 until Sunday January 18, 2009.