Balkan Express

Feb 20, 2023

0h 40m

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Overview

The mountaineers Max Kroneck and Jochen Mesle book a one-way train ticket from Munich to Thessaloniki – and start their way back home by bike and ski. Along the route they explore the mountains of the Balkans, look for the most beautiful ski runs and get to know the local mountain communities.

Genres

Documentary

Adventure

Production Companies

El Flamingo Films

Balkan Express Trailers

Cast

Max Kroneck

Jochen Mesle

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Balkan Express

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