Deutschlands Berge – Zugspitze, Brocken, Drachenfels und mehr | ARD Reisen

Noch mehr Berge findet ihr in der ARD Mediathek, z.B. die atemberaubenden Alpen aus der Vogelperspektive: https://1.ard.de/reisen-alpen-von-oben-1?yt=d

Auch Deutschlands Berge stehen für Freiheit, klare Luft, Fernsicht, Herausforderungen und neue Ziele. Ob Zugspitze, Brocken oder Drachenfels, die Mindesthöhe eines Berges ist dafür nicht entscheidend. Er muss nur alles andere drumherum überragen. Ein Feldherrenhügel tut’s also auch für das ganz besondere Berggefühl in Deutschland.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 Der Monte Kali in Heringen
00:03:57 Der Große Inselsberg
00:07:25 Die Wasserkuppe
00:11:16 Der Hoherodskopf
00:14:45 Der Wurmberg
00:18:09 Der Brocken
00:22:06 Kahler Asten
00:26:01 Der Drachenfels
00:29:15 Der Fichtelberg
00:33:32 Der Hagelberg
00:36:51 Der Erbeskopf
00:39:57 Der Dollberg
00:43:43 Hasselbrack
00:47:35 Der Teufelsberg
00:50:51 Großer Arber
00:55:07 Oybin
00:58:41 Der Feldberg
01:03:15 Wendelstein
01:06:55 Das Nebelhorn
01:11:24 Der Pinneberg
01:14:10 Die Zugspitze
01:19:22 Der Watzmann
01:24:52 Der Zicker Berg
01:27:53 Outro

Über 5.000 Berge soll es geben in Deutschland. In den Alpen, aber genauso in Berlin, Hamburg oder Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Sie sehen vielleicht unterschiedlich aus, die Wege zum Gipfel sind verschieden, aber die Sehnsucht nach dem Blick in die Ferne verbindet alle Gipfelstürmer.

Wir erzählen Geschichten über deutsche Berge, über Menschen, die sie bezwingen, die mit und von ihnen leben. Geschichten von Abenteuern, Mut, Sport und von Herausforderungen. Wir entdecken Interessantes, Kurioses, Skurriles, Wissenswertes und Mystisches rund um Deutschlands Berge. Denn deutsche Berge, die Sie kennen sollten, gibt’s fast überall.

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“Deutsche Berge, die Sie kennen sollten” ist ein Film von Sandro Gerber. Redaktion: Ralf Kosack. Dieser Film wurde 2023 im Auftrag des NDR, MDR, SWR und WDR produziert. Alle Aussagen und Fakten entsprechen dem damaligen Stand und wurden seitdem nicht aktualisiert.

Subtitle: Norddeutscher Rundfunk 2023 ♪ Wil Pearce: “Mountains” ♪ * Cheers * ♪ Wil Pearce: “Mountains” ♪ Our journey to Germany’s mountains that you should know begins all in white . Admittedly, it’s not really white. But apart from that: Do you have any idea what that is? And above all, where?

♪ Miss Menke: “High mountains” ♪ It is salt, potassium salt. Heaped up to form a huge mountain: Monte Kali in central Germany. From here we sorted all the other mountains. From near to far away. Regardless of the summit height. This has completely different dimensions

Than when you see it from the highway far away. The best thing is, you can even climb Monte Kali – on foot. However, the climb can be strenuous. I’m curious to see if I’ll last. Otherwise I’ll hang on to the backpack of the person in front of me. Our organizer has already said:

Those who are not fit or don’t feel fit should stay downstairs in the restaurant. But let’s see how. The summit is in sight. Monte Kali is around 520 meters high and is therefore the highest artificial mountain in Germany. And it keeps growing, getting higher and higher

Because salt continues to be mined underground in the region. A very special job. Deep underground. The climate is always the same here. There is no rain here, no sun. No matter what time of day or night I’m on shift: never daylight. But at some point the shift is over

And then she goes back upstairs. Maybe even to the summit of Monte Kali. It is worth it .. I chose this for the group and didn’t think it would be so exciting. Of course the hill was tough, but we were rewarded for it. It was nice, I have to say.

So now let’s see how we get back down. And we also continue our journey and reach our next mountain from here. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ The Große Inselsberg is only 34 kilometers from Monte Kali . Its summit leans sublimely over the Thuringian Forest. 916 meters high

And at the same time a part of the popular Rennsteig that is worth seeing. By the way: If you see an eagle flying over the Inselsberg, it could come from the falconry at the foot of the mountain. When such a wild animal, whose trust you have earned,

Flies to you of its own free will: it’s crazy, it gives you goosebumps. It is unlikely that the birds of prey will escape because they know exactly what they have in Lisa Schubach. Hello. The falconer raised many of her feathered favorites from an early age.

To form a team between bird and human. Building a close bond with a wild creature is so indescribably beautiful. You can marvel at this special relationship during the demonstrations in the Greifenwarte. There is something very special to discover high up on the Inselsberg. In this tower – of course at the top –

Is the highest wedding room in Thuringia. And if even that isn’t enough, no problem: it goes even higher. The 119 meters are there. We are at 906 meters, so the wedding is definitely over 1000 meters. You have to be free from vertigo, including the registrar.

Yes, I’ve been tried and tested on free fall towers and roller coasters. It’s fun, I like it, I like it. Let’s go. An exciting moment. Especially for the bride and groom. We were out with the basket several times, everything was fine. We need the kick. It can’t be boring.

♪ Emotional instrumental music ♪ At around 1000 meters above sea level, the decisive words come easily. But that could also be due to the mountain air. Yes I do. It will be remembered by everyone. Such a spectacular wedding high above the Großer Inselsberg. The Wasserkuppe is 45 kilometers south of Monte Kali.

♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ A paradise for aviators. After starting from the summit at an altitude of 950 meters, there is a breathtaking view of the highest mountain in Hesse. ♪ Pompous instrumental music ♪ But it can also be more minimalist. Gliding – only with a fabric umbrella.

And for safety with an experienced pilot. How nice! Yes, it is the most beautiful side, the most beautiful view we have here on the Wasserkuppe. The north side. Nice. This is the passenger harness. Aha! This is simpler. It’s a real seat. It’s a real seat board.

And I would also like to ask you to sit in it later as if you were sitting on a chair. OK. ♪ Ben Fox: “Think About Lights” ♪ So let’s leave it. Okay. I don’t know what to say. I am very happy. ♪ Ben Fox: “Think About Lights” ♪

I run, I run, I… ♪ Ben Fox: “Think About Lights” ♪ ♪ Ben Fox: “Think About Lights” ♪ Haha, haha, haha! It’s so, so beautiful. You just have to dare. The radome is the landmark of the Wasserkuppe. Previously used for military radar technology, it is now also a special concert hall.

The acoustics of the radome are so unique. When you have the privilege of being able to make music and you send a sound into the sky: that’s really inspiring. Surround 12.0 is an electronic concert by Frank Tischer. Tones and sounds from twelve directions. Many people think that music that is electronically based

Cannot be emotional. I do not think so. If you manage to deal with it in such a way that pleasant sounds and tones are created, it touches people and they don’t ask: Where does the sound come from? Spherical sounds resonate in the largest empty radar dome in Germany.

In the middle of the Wasserkuppe. ♪ Spherical sounds ♪ It’s a short break from everyday life. Just let your mind wander. Chill out, relax. The radome and the music will accompany me throughout my life. ♪ Spherical sounds ♪ ♪ Miss Menke: “Hohe Berge” ♪ We stay in Hesse

And are now 69 kilometers from Monte Kali at Hoherodskopf. When it snows on the Hoherodskopf, winter sports enthusiasts come in droves. This was the case before on the almost 764 meter high mountain, the second highest in Hesse. There was even a ski jump here, but it was torn down long ago.

There is another one a few kilometers further away, but it is no longer operational, as you can easily see. Erwin Mengel still holds the hill record with 34 meters and remembers many a crazy competition. We had Georg Thoma, Olympic champion, here as a guest of honor. We had the German national team

With four or five jumpers here. Those were highlights. But they weren’t allowed to jump because the jump was dangerous. At the bottom of the outlet there were exposed stones on the right and left . And the mats themselves had little leadership. And then the trainer said:

Your bones are too good for me, you can’t jump on them. At the Hoherodskopf it is now time for a little refreshment. Best in the baptismal hut. ♪ Playful, upbeat music ♪ Jürgen Carnier started here 20 years ago. The good cuisine was never a problem. But initially tourism on the Hoherodskopf was

Still in its infancy – and THAT was a problem. Delicious, great. Earlier in March no one came. I sat at the window, looked out, the cars drove by. Everything is going well now. Especially since wooden barrels invite you to linger. That’s cute! Yes. I’m speechless. We sit where the wine used to be.

Spend the night in a wine barrel. That’s even more coziness. I stay here. We’ll just sleep here tonight. With attention to detail. Just beautiful. We have two of them. And they are sensational. So the nights can come and go on the Hoherodskopf. The Wurmberg is 105 kilometers north of Monte Kali.

♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ At exactly 971.2 meters, the Wurmberg is the highest mountain in Lower Saxony. And here, in the middle of the Harz, skiing and tobogganing are usually good in the winter. ♪ Mysterious pan flute music ♪ Even without snow, it won’t be boring at Wurmberg.

And they don’t even have to be two-wheelers. For some people, even one is enough. ♪ Techno music ♪ The unicycle downhill riders have a very special vehicle. This is made for mountains. It just has thick tires with tread and a disc brake. And what I also have is a Chiba.

This gives a little more comfort for longer tours and you have a better hand position for braking. There are routes on Wurmberg that can be mastered with a unicycle, although the slopes were originally built for mountain bikers. ♪ (Melody) The Ting Tings: “Shut Up And Let Me Go” ♪

On a unicycle you don’t have handlebars, but you can’t fall over them either. And that is much safer. You just steer with your hips. I would never ride on a bike what I can ride on a unicycle. Unicyclists think mountain bikers are crazy and all mountain bikers think unicyclists are crazy.

But I think unicycling is much safer than mountain biking. ♪ Robyn: “Crash and Burn Girl” ♪ If that’s too strenuous for you, you can of course also use the Wurmbergbahn. It goes up to the tower. There used to be a ski jump here that people also jumped from. ♪ Romantic guitar music ♪

The old diving board was visible from afar until it was finally torn down, to the chagrin of many Harz residents. The Harz mountain peaks are not very distinguishable. But the Wurmberg had a distinctive profile with the old ski jump tower. When it was gone, even people from Saxony-Anhalt said:

For years we looked west at the tower and knew it was west. You’ll probably build another one. That’s what they did. The new Wurmberg tower not only offers a great view, but is itself visible from afar. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ Also in the Harz Mountains and 108 kilometers from Monte Kali,

The Brocken towers up. But most of the time the summit is in fog. The Brocken is considered the foggiest place in Europe with an average of 306 foggy days per year. And at an altitude of 1,141 meters, very special ladies sometimes get up to mischief. The highest peak in the Harz

Is not called Blocksberg for nothing. At Walpurgis, the witches and devils take over the entire Harz region around the Brocken. * Creepy, dark laugh * * Creepy, high-pitched laugh * * Creepy laugh * Yes, that must be such a grim face. A witch doesn’t necessarily have to be in a good mood.

And the devil can be a real guy. Monika Schröder and her daughter Anna regularly bring some demonic witch characters to life. Everything we do here now, we … … appropriated and thought up ourselves. With every witch you come up with something new. ♪ Playful music ♪ So, now let’s pull up our arms.

So what the arms should be. Today a witch wears yesterday’s fashion. Clothes and masks are donations. I grew up with it. The first time I danced was when I was five, I think. Or four. Kindergarten. I was still very small then. Since then I have been part of Walpurgis every year.

♪ Playful music ♪ Now she has a pony too. Nothing can go wrong anymore. And then it’s time to get out into the village! The witches take over the place. Bye, my beautiful! But it also flutters beautifully. Absolutely. We used the right materials for this. Oh, nice. Yes, that looks great. Cool!

The Brocken is also a popular hiking destination outside of Walpurgis. Even Goethe climbed the mountain four times. Myths, legends and very special customs – you can find it all here. So you can sometimes hear strange whip cracks up here. * Cracking of the whip * ♪ Folk music ♪

Cracking of the whip comes from the old carters. They didn’t have a telephone back then. They had to communicate with the whip. You can see the narrow forest paths here. In the past, the wood was moved with horses. The paths were designed so that only one wagon…

The log wagons were drawn by horses. They came down the paths and had to stop at the top, bang and know the path was clear and could pass through the path. ♪ Folk music ♪ Let’s go to North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kahle Asten is 110 kilometers from Monte Kali.

He is also called the father of the Sauerland mountains. At 842 meters it has housed a weather station in the Asten Tower since 1918. ♪ Peaceful instrumental music ♪ From up here you not only have a view of all the surrounding mountains, but also numerous hiking trails to choose from.

Anyone who hikes along the Rothaarsteig will be rewarded with a great landscape. What I think is cool here is that this place is secret. It’s located directly on the Rothaarsteig, but you can’t drive to it and have to hike up. And you have a really nice view here.

This is still a little insider tip. One thing is certain: at some point the Rothaarsteig will lead the hiker along the Kahler Asten. You don’t have to choose, you get both. One has a great view. At the other you can sign your name in the summit book.

There is heath here and wide views. And every season it is unique here, and every time you see new corners. ♪ Peaceful string music ♪ Hiking makes you hungry. Andreas Gilsbach also knows this. You can often find him picking at Kahler Asten, especially during blueberry season .

The squirrel has a hard time feeding itself. If, like now, some people have already picked at the weekend, it always takes a little longer. This is a meditative activity. That’s how it is. You can’t do that professionally. That makes two pancakes.

We have to go a little longer if we want to get full. Everyone is still here. When the bowl is full, it goes back to the stove – to his country inn in Winterberg. And here a specialty is created in the kitchen. ♪ Calm electric guitar music ♪

I need like five or six pancakes. ♪ Hot electric guitar music ♪ Blueberry pancakes with blueberries straight from Kahler Asten. I enjoy eating them almost as much as my wife. Bottom up. Bottom up. Delicious. Wonderful. 197 kilometers from Monte Kali we are now climbing the Drachenfels in North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the middle of the Siebengebirge, high above the beautiful Rhine Valley. The Drachenfels rises to a height of 320 meters between Königswinter and Bad Honnef . At the top – the ruins of the venerable castle. ♪ Medieval music ♪ The Drachenfelsbahn, the oldest cogwheel-driven railway in Germany, is also time-honoured.

There used to be other ways to get to Drachenfels. But no matter whether up or down, only one thing was important: the right footwear. This still applies today, because the donkeys are now in well-deserved retirement. Happy to those who are right at home at Drachenfels. Like her: Angela Anderson.

We were thrilled by the view and the location. The house looked different then. We have already invested a lot of time and money. Look around: isn’t it fantastic? Up here at Drachenfels she planted herbs and learned everything about the healing powers of plants.

In the small shop in the front garden, Drachenfels hikers can buy homemade tinctures, teas and spices. One thing is particularly important to her about herbs: their effect. Today we have to learn again what they can do. You can do lots of things. They are never a substitute for going to the doctor,

But they can provide wonderful support for your body. And maybe also prevent it. Angela Anderson is happy to pass on her knowledge about the power of medicinal plants and herbs . The hobby has now become more. It quickly became clear to me that I wanted to swap my office job

For “doing this right”. Because I realize that my heart and soul is in it. There is nothing more beautiful than being one with the herbs in nature here. Herbalism on the way to Drachenfels can’t hurt. The journey continues to our next mountain. 215 kilometers from Monte Kali,

The Fichtelberg rises from the Ore Mountains. At almost 2115 meters the probability of white winters is higher than anywhere else. Good for ski enthusiasts. ♪ Sublime music ♪ With a bit of luck you will also meet the Flea from Fichtelberg, as he is affectionately called by his fans.

Ski jumping legend Jens Weißflog has remained loyal to his homeland. After his sports career, he became a successful hotelier in Oberwiesenthal. From the first pencil drawing, to the location of the sockets, the lamps, choosing fabrics, furniture and loungers: Overall, it was my idea and I implemented it down to the last screw.

The guests get around the world, see a lot and of course compare. Of course, we can’t stand still, but we always have to offer our guests something new. Said and done. Always something new on the Fichtelberg. How about a little thrill, for example? On the longest fly line in the world.

1.5 kilometers down into the valley. ♪ Captain Hollywood Project: “Flying High” ♪ Really fun. Beautiful view over Oberwiesental. You fly through the treetops. I can only recommend it, thumbs up. The nice thing is that children can join in. ♪ We’re flying high We’re flying high ♪ So, be careful, green. Have fun.

But even those who prefer something a little more down-to-earth will find what they are looking for at Fichtelberg. ♪ So high We’re flying right up to the sky ♪ It’s just fun. It’s like…riding a scooter. In…in the field. We know it from our childhood days. And here you can have fun off-road.

When driving down from Fichtelberg you should plan a stop: at the alpaca enclosure at the foot of the mountain. Especially when the alpacas are freshly groomed. ♪ Calm piano music ♪ It’s a nice feeling when you feel like you’re doing something good for the animals. When you see them running across the meadow,

Sunbathing and rolling around. It’s a nice job. We look forward to the shearing beginning all year long. We have great weather, it’s warm. The alpacas are happy to get their wool down. The first ones are already lying in the sun. We are totally happy with our alpaca shearing today.

♪ Cheerful instrumental music ♪ The focus is on this: The animals are shorn humanely and without injury and are treated sensibly. With a fashionable short haircut – well, that’s how it can be endured on the Fichtelberg. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ From Monte Kali, 222 kilometers away, we go to Brandenburg.

That’s where the Hagelberg lies. But where is a mountain supposed to be here? At first glance you don’t see anything, but at second glance you see a summit cross. And indeed: here he is. The Hagelberg is the highest elevation in Germany’s smallest low mountain range.

From a distance of 200 meters, a hill can call itself a mountain. According to the latest measurements, the Hagelberg is 200.4 meters. And they were even measured several times and thus officially confirmed. The peace and seclusion around the Hagelberg particularly attracts people. Also creative people who want to do their digital work here.

Co-working among like-minded people. Or completely offline in the kitchen. I was … … a judge at the social court for several years. And then a civil servant in a federal ministry. In a work environment where the pressure to perform has always increased. To the point where I couldn’t keep up anymore.

Now she takes care of the physical well-being here. Food is ready, lunch is ready. You can also linger and relax in the forests on Hagelberg. And you can discover a lot along the way. For example, the art installation “Pines in the Forest” by Susken Rosenthal. ♪ Mysterious instrumental music ♪

The wood that has grown… …is planted here to also become lumber. And architecture is created from lumber. And architecture is also transitory. It’s actually about becoming and passing away. The artist installed her work here in the forest back in 2007. Pine wood is not a long-lasting wood.

And that should fall back into the ground and one day it will. But in the meantime… …I was asked if it should be restored. And so some beams were replaced in 2022, delaying the deterioration process. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ 243 kilometers southwest of Monte Kali

You can find the Erbeskopf in Rhineland-Palatinate. 816 meters. This means that the Erbeskopf is the highest peak in the Hunsrück. And not only that: nowhere in Rhineland-Palatinate is the view higher. No, it doesn’t get any higher than that. Once over the Huns. The highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate. Once you’re here, you should stay.

Or climb. Maybe tobogganing, even in summer. I’d rather drive faster. I really like the track because it’s not too big. I really like driving really fast. That’s a good thing. Because if you like it fast, you can really pedal here. The Erbeskopf has a great trail park. ♪ Upbeat rock music ♪

The routes are demanding and should not be underestimated for muscles. Sometimes roots, sometimes stones, sometimes cracks. It’s very exciting. To push the limits to the maximum and have fun all day long. Mountain bikers, where skiers would otherwise be hooked into the lift. A crazy thing that these two men have brought to life.

We looked where there was a lift, where there was a mountain. And then the heir head came onto the tray. The place is special. I also like being here in winter, since I was a child. There’s something mystical about it. You have the fern and various grasses here – great.

We wanted to retain the natural character of our routes. ♪ Nada Surf: “Treading Water” ♪ It’s cool that Erbeskopf wants to build several more routes. I think that’s really cool, especially for young people. That the mountain will be used again here. I think it’s really nice that the boys go on their bikes

And don’t sit in front of the Playstation. The difficult obstacles can easily be avoided. And if you want to go full speed, you can simply overheat. Therefore it is actually suitable for everyone. Anyone who has ever been to the bike park can come here directly. ♪ Hot rock music ♪

254 kilometers away from Monte Kali we now visit the Dollberg, the highest mountain in Saarland. At least 695 meters high. But there is no peak visible. ♪ Sublime music ♪ Dense forest blocks the view of the surrounding area. And that is interesting. A ten meter high stone wall from the Celtic era.

The remains of a fortification wall to protect the settlement, built in the first century BC. A big guess is it was a trade route. And we still know this from the Middle Ages. That things were allowed to be a little more ostentatious where they raised tariffs

Or wanted to erect a symbol of power . The Celts lived here in the Dollberg region many centuries ago . The “Hochwaldcelten” association in Otzenhausen: It wants to make it possible to practically experience the way of life of the Celts today . Using means and methods from over 2000 years ago.

I’m trying to create a shape for the oldest metal find here. A copper ax was found there over 100 years ago. Now we want to try to rework it and pour it and see what comes out and recreate it. An original find from the Hunsrück – more than 4000 years old.

Made with a lot of skill, effort and fire. How this was possible is being tried to be recreated here and now. Good. We work with museums, institutes and universities and try to make these things based on original finds. People come to us when they want things that are not available anywhere else.

In order to then have exactly this piece from specific grave contexts and find circles. Many of the pieces we cast here have a context in the Saarland area and were found here. ♪ Spherical sounds ♪ Isn’t that a legacy where you say: Can’t we get more out of this?

Exactly what makes a world cultural heritage site. That’s what we have in this region. The History of the Celts. All around the Dollberg. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ 281 kilometers from Monte Kali to the north we come to the highest mountain in Hamburg, the Hasselbrack. Hamburg has a mountain? Yeah right.

116 meters high. In true style with a summit cross. And Hamburg also has a mountain guide. Hamburg needs a mountain guide because Hamburg has mountains. If something is higher than the surrounding area, it is considered a mountain. Exactly, that’s how it is with the mountains, even in Hamburg.

And the Hasselbrack is higher than its surroundings. At least in Hamburg, a mountain is a mountain if you have to go down five meters before going up again. In the Alps or the Himalayas the demands are somewhat higher. Slightly higher, you could say. The climb to Hasselbrack

Can also be strenuous for untrained hikers. Done – 116 meters. It was a bit steep up here. That is clear. It doesn’t get any higher than that in Hamburg. There is nothing you can do. Except perhaps seek solace in the nearby mountain hut. ♪ Sea shanty music ♪

With sea shanties and typical mountain dishes. And sometimes the landlady also wears typical mountain clothing, as this photo shows. Only on special occasions. It’s also too hot for a dirndl, it sticks everywhere. You don’t want that. Then prefer the meat loaf. Who gets liver cheese? And she too? Yes.

The Kaiserschmarrn? Yes, thanks. Please. In principle everything is there on the Hasselbrack. Even a typical mountain yodeler. You can meet him here too. Everywhere I go, I make the seminar specific to the tribe. Here today, of course, I have the waterfront, the far north, and the fish.

There is interest from Nordic yodelling enthusiasts. And: And it usually doesn’t stop at yodeling alone. Of course, the Bavarian teacher takes care of that. The Bavarian is very rooted. He wants to travel, but always comes back to the starting point. Ultimately, no one should be surprised if you come across yodeling Hamburgers on the Hasselbrack. How did you like it? Incredibly happy and happy, very relieved. Proud. I’m happy, otherwise I wouldn’t have done it for a long time. From the starting point of our mountain tour, Monte Kali, the Teufelsberg in Berlin is 286 kilometers away. The domed towers are the landmark. Strictly speaking, the Teufelsberg is less of a mountain and more of an art object. Maybe even one of the largest street art galleries in the world.

♪ So I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas ♪ * Whistles * And yet the Teufelsberg is steeped in history. The towers are former spy buildings built by the Americans and the British in the 1960s. And the mountain is made up

Of war debris from the Second World War. Hidden underneath – the remains of the Military Engineering Faculty. But that was all a long time ago and has been in decline for many years. The Teufelsberg is always a sought-after location for photographers and lost places fans .

At 120 meters high – that’s how high the Teufelsberg is – there is a lot to discover. ♪ Rhythmic guitar music ♪ I’m interested in abandoned objects in the middle of nowhere with history and the memories we have with them. The beauty of decay, the moods, the vastness of nature.

These are the things that interest me. All of this can be found here in abundance here at Teufelsberg. ♪ Rhythmic guitar music ♪ I’m always looking for an excerpt that shows the endlessness of how this object is lost in the vastness of nature. This also shows the decay

And how nature is slowly taking over the object again. ♪ I had a dream that someday I would just fly away ♪ Many artists also use the Teufelsberg for an extraordinary presentation of their exhibitions. ♪ Tones And I: “Fly Away” ♪

♪ I’ve been on my own for a minute Is it only me out here? Searching for the place to begin it ♪ There is actually no better place for such… …different exhibitions. So many impressions match all the impressions you get when you are outside the gallery. Off to the Bavarian Forest!

The Großer Arber is 300 kilometers from Monte Kali. 1455 meters high. The highest mountain in Bavaria, outside the Alps. If the visibility is good, you can even see the Alps from here. Farmer Ludwig Fritz only has eyes for his cows. He drives the young cattle into the pastures,

The so-called Schachten des Großer Arbers. It’s 500 meters up. The centuries-old custom of shaft lifting lives on on the Großer Arber. ♪ Idyllic music with yodeling ♪ Just like the capercaillie and the capercaillie. They find their perfect habitat on the Großer Arber. The Arber area supervisors are committed to ensuring

That it stays that way . The open spaces in the Arber area are particularly important for capercaillie. And when there are capercaillie there, the three-toed woodpecker and the … … pygmy owl come too. The capercaillie is a kind of umbrella species. And if she does well, many others will follow suit.

The area supervisors are also out and about on the Arber in winter. Johannes Matt is also active in the service of the capercaillie when there is snow. Nature and ski tourism – that doesn’t always go together. Of course there are areas of conflict where there are sometimes heated discussions.

Not leaving the ski slopes is an important point that the ranger is trying to get across. If the capercaillie is startled, it can mean the end for the animal. But today there is no sign of the rooster for Johannes Matt either. Great view today.

The view extends as far as the Alps to the Dachstein. It is my home. I grew up here and am a native of Weidler in the lower forest. I have been looking after the Arber region as an area manager for over three years. I’ve grown fond of it here too.

He has to realize again and again that not all skiers follow the rules here. Here we now have tracks that go right into the middle of the Auer conservation area. It’s such a rare species that’s beautiful. It is the largest forest bird in Central Europe. The capercaillie weighs over five kilos. And

It’s a shame that winter sports enthusiasts don’t think about how the wild animals are doing in winter. It’s minus ten degrees on the Arber today. At these temperatures, the capercaillie hides in snow caves and hardly moves. And then the ranger finds something. Uh! Now we have found a trace of the capercaillie.

A solution. After it snowed yesterday, it must have been overnight that the capercaillie was sitting up in the tree. And then his legacy. Where the capercaillie is now remains unclear. Its remains are evaluated in the laboratory and possibly assigned to an animal that has already been recorded.

Place and time – everything is recorded precisely. For the benefit of the capercaillie. For me it is a dream job to be able to be in nature during working hours. And just enjoy the work. From Monte Kali we now head 334 kilometers east into the Zittau Mountains. The Oybin awaits us there.

It is the most famous mountain in the Zittau Mountains. The Oybin greets its guests from a height of 514 meters. With a lot of steam you can get to the town of the same name at the foot of Mount Oybin. The employees of the Zittau narrow-gauge railways do everything they can

To ensure that the trains with the old locomotives remain constantly under steam. And of course clean too. When it rains, everything is full of sand – bad. That’s where the most dirt is. You can also notice this in the observation cars.

There is then more soot on the seats from the steam from the steam locomotives. It’s the same here. That’s why these grooves are here. They’re black too. That then settles. We head towards Oybin at full steam. ♪ Sublime instrumental music ♪ * Hissing * ♪ Sublime instrumental music ♪

The last bit up the mountain is of course only possible on foot. Up to the romantic castle ruins and the remains of the monastery on the summit of the Oybin. ♪ Gregorian chant♪ Here you can listen to the old stories of the past. The church was not as it is now,

But was beautifully decorated. We had a main altar, side altars, a high altar, and a two-story gallery. And above all, above us , a net-like cross vault made of sandstone. A masterpiece. First of all, we would like to drink to your well-being. Stay healthy, keep yourself well. Come visit us again.

For the benefit. On you! For the benefit. 365 kilometers from Monte Kali we now head to the Black Forest. The Feldberg rises up here. The highest mountain in the Black Forest at 1493 meters. When the weather is right, the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps. ♪ Idyllic music ♪

Painter Albi Maier has a studio in the old television tower, especially because of the fantastic view . First and foremost, I look out the window and try to internalize what’s going on outside. So that I automatically choose the right color during the painting process . ♪ Peaceful music ♪

The clouds change so quickly in the evening to the evening light when the sun goes down. Then it’s just always different situations. When I look out the window on the left, there are always different situations than when I look out the right. It never gets boring.

My wife is usually there, but you can see more with the two of you. And… My wife knows more quickly whether a picture is something or not. When the Feldberg visitors return to the valley in the evening, the Maiers are often the only ones left. We’re just very lucky too.

No matter when we spend the night up there, I have never slept through a sunrise without an alarm clock. I wake up at least five minutes before sunrise and go to the window. This is a miracle for me every time. The only thing that sets us apart:

I prefer the sunset to the sunrise. ♪ Peaceful music ♪ These are the moments when my husband says while walking: The forest is blue. And I always think that everything is pitch black, but the Albi still sees color in it. Yes. But sometimes it gets a little louder on the Feldberg.

Just like back on May 29, 2014. Early in the morning around four, when it was still dark, musicians from 24 traditional costume bands came to the mountain. We have 402 musicians here, which is incredible. We have a total of 2,400 musicians in the brass band association. That means:

A fifth got up at half past three this morning to be here. They welcome the day with the Badnerlied. Another special moment on the Feldberg. ♪ Fresh up, fresh to my Badnerland ♪ ♪ (melody) Badnerlied ♪ Let’s continue to the Bavarian Alps. The Wendelstein is 384 kilometers from Monte Kali

. 1838 meters high. But don’t worry: you don’t have to climb up, you can drive. For example with the Wendelsteinbahn. Once you reach the top, you’ll not only have a great view, but also the highest church in Germany. A little below the summit. But the ravages of time and especially the weather

Are eating away at the old walls. A few years ago the church had to be extensively renovated. We opened it up and found there were cobwebs underneath. Then no structural damage is to be expected, otherwise they wouldn’t go in there. However, there are some damaged areas that need to be repaired.

The mortar between the stones had almost dissolved. Pastor Helmut Kraus was happy that the church was being brought into shape. Because the service here high up on Wendelstein is very important to him. Driving up is already an attunement to the beautiful world, to creation.

I get closer to God when I get involved in it. And I think you can see it that way. On June 11, 2017, the restored Wendelstein Church shone in new splendor. Directly on the Wendelstein summit, scientists are tracking down black matter in space, among other things.

The super telescope is the highest and most modern in Germany. This allows astronomers to penetrate many light years into space. An exploration of space without manned space travel. My view is very astronomy-heavy. But space astronomy with human spaceflight takes place in a low-Earth orbit. We have the problem

That, like on the ISS, there is a day-night rhythm every few hours. This means that highly stable, long-range experiments cannot be carried out there. Not everything has to be done from space. Where the earth’s atmosphere is opaque, you go into space. Where it is transparent,

It can be done more cheaply and better from the ground. The Wendelstein, at over 1,800 meters high, is perfect for exactly this. Fantastic images of distant planets are created here. ♪ Mysterious music ♪ ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ 387 kilometers away from Monte Kali lies the foghorn. A real 2000.

It is exactly 2224 meters with a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. Several cable cars run from different directions to the summit cross of the Nebelhorn . And there are also a variety of ways to get down from the mountain. * Screams and cheers * ♪ Hot techno music ♪

But you can also relax and enjoy the summit sun. Once the sun has gone down, there is still lots of fun in the snow around the Nebelhorn. Keep your feet up. If you put your feet down, it does ouch. And remember, keep your distance! Are you all ready? And here we go.

In the past, hay and wood were transported down to the valley on sleighs. Now it’s the party people who are thundering into the valley. A rustic experience in any case. Night hiking is completely different. Afterwards you definitely need to get a good night’s sleep. Best like the Eskimos.

At temperatures around zero degrees in the Igloo Lodge at Nebelhorn. Good morning Good morning Up to 40 guests can stay here. Grab a bite to eat at the ice cream restaurant or meet for a drink at the ice cream bar. Everything is possible. You can sometimes even

Look over the shoulders of the creators of the ice sculptures. * Scratching * But care is always required on the mountain. The men from the mountain rescue service also regularly practice finding buried people with their avalanche dogs on the Nebelhorn. One of the men then has to go into the snow hole.

When it’s really cold, it’s nice to sit in the hole. Is it warm there? Yes, it’s already warm. I still have a sack that’s warm because I’m lying on it. Otherwise it’s comfortable in there. Ulli, I’m closing now. Ulli? * (Radio) Toni, what’s up? * Understood? * Understood. * Then that’s it.

Use for avalanche dog Lukas. ♪ Spherical sounds ♪ He has nothing in his nose. He now searches the area until he thinks there is something there and then… The area is the size of a football field. How long would it take with a search party? If you search with a victim search device,

It’s quicker. But when you’re in the final phase of the avalanche and you’re doing this with sorting teams, it can take several hours. But then avalanche dog Lukas quickly finds what he is looking for. *Barking* Yes, you found it! Yes fine. ♪ Miss Menke: “High mountains” ♪

Now we go 393 kilometers from Monte Kali up to the north. To the Pinneberg on Heligoland. An island. Wind. And sea. Pure North Sea idyll. But Helgoland… …and a mountain? Yes, it actually exists, as many mountain tourists enthusiastically report again and again. ♪ Sublime brass music ♪

We are at the highest elevation in the Pinneberg district: 61.3 meters. Oh, here you can hold on to the summit cross. It all started over 20 years ago. We were given these original recordings. A group of alpinists from Itzehoe set out at that time. Your goal:

Climbing the Pinneberg. Back then, the mountain pioneers couldn’t manage the challenging climb in one go. The base camp is set up 15 meters below the summit. Keep the mountains clean. The topography here is really well protected from the wind. Best lighting conditions and always with the goal in mind.

Do you still need to acclimatize? In any case. We do ten more minutes of yoga and breathing exercises. It’s a real pain when we start the climb. Yes, good preparation is everything. We have prepared. The climb over the northwest flank will not be easy. We brought ropes.

We will attach them to the top of the summit cross with carabiners. The last few meters are very difficult, that we probably need assistance with climbing. But that’s all we need for advancement. Not so hard. I can do it! But everything goes smoothly. The Pinneberg is conquered.

Some other hikers also reached the top. They took the normal route and we took the north ridge with the highest level of difficulty. Oh right. This cannot be done without a backup. Back then, over 20 years ago, the municipality of Helgoland officially inaugurated the Pinneberg summit cross, so to speak.

♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ From Monte Kali to the south, 395 kilometers away is the Zugspitze. It rises majestically to 2962 meters. No other mountain in Germany is higher. High up – an old clapboard hut, the Munich House. Hansjörg Barth’s home: host of the highest hut of the German Alpine Club

On German soil. Yes, good. Economy has reopened. Sleeping is over. Grandpa is hanging crooked, mom is crooked. What a mess. Hansjörg Barth lives up here half the year. Just like his ancestors – in wind and weather. Traditionally, cooking is done on his old stove. That which gives strength and warmth.

We make the mountaineering food. We have noodle soup, liver dumpling soup and bacon dumpling soup. To do this, I cut the chives early. Then we have pea soup, which grandfather used to have. And the herb is very important. That’s the most important. When I open early, I fire up the oven

And put the cabbage on – that’s the first thing. The whole hut must smell of herbs. He wants to give people something good to say or offer them a place to relax. Everything in good tradition. My grandfather started in 1923. So we’ve been here for 100 years now.

It’s been 40 years with the woman now. Is a long time. A lovely time. Even at 75, he still sleeps on the spartan upper floor. There it goes to my room. There is the mountaineering accommodation. We reserve for 10 to 15 people. We save the others for people who arrive late.

They go up on foot and want to take the train down. The last train leaves at 4:45 p.m. and they arrive at 5:15 p.m. They have no other chance. And that’s where we go to our camp, where we sleep. Of course I have the nicest room.

If you open the window and the curtains, it’s a beautiful view. It’s always the same, but looks different every day. The window frame is the picture frame and every day I have a different picture. Nature presents me with a new work of art every day.

By the way, it is possible that the Zugspitze was once significantly higher. Because a huge landslide must have occurred around 3,700 years ago . Probably back then due to the melting of permafrost in the rock. And the ice inside the rock could continue to thaw due to global warming.

The Zugspitze has therefore been scientifically examined for over 15 years . But it is not easy for the researchers at the Technical University of Munich to penetrate the permafrost. ♪ Mysterious music ♪ Now the temperatures are rising again. We are in the rock at almost zero degrees. A bit scary.

You can see that it is dripping slightly. Temperatures are rising by approximately 0.1 degrees per year. That means, you can extrapolate, in ten years we will have one degree more temperature in here. This area of ​​permafrost is on the verge of melting. It ca n’t be permanently frozen here

In the next ten years . When these areas eventually thaw, the mountain will no longer be as stable. But for now, the all-clear. The situation is not yet dramatic, the Zugspitze is stable. ♪ Miss Menke: “High Mountains” ♪ Let’s go to the Berchtesgaden Alps! The Watzmann is 429 kilometers from Monte Kali.

Imposing and 2713 meters high. The Watzmann offers everything. For cyclists. Walker. And also for extreme athletes. ♪ Menacing-pompous music ♪ ♪ Menacing-pompous music ♪ Yeah! I landed on the tree. The landing needs improvement, but otherwise a great jump. It’s also a bit more leisurely.

This way you can also arrive at Königssee below the Watzmann. Here you meet bike taxi driver Engelbert Aigner. He regularly seeks to cool off in the 18 degree cold mountain water. In any case, it’s brutally refreshing. That’s… …advantage or disadvantage – depending on how you take it. After a long absence

He is back in the shadow of the Watzmann. Hello, I’m back, right. I was traveling in New Zealand and imagined it to be idyllic: deserted beaches and nothing going on. It’s really beautiful too. Only when you’re used to it, like in Berchtesgaden,

Where there’s a lot going on, and then you come to a place where there’s nothing going on: then you feel lonely. And then I discovered rickshaw driving. And then I thought to myself, this belongs to us at Königssee. * Horn * * Horn * For Berchtesgaden I wish that the culture is preserved.

It does require a certain infrastructure. But it is important in the long term that everything is not overbuilt . I think it’s pretty good the way it is. Further up there is mountain climbing. A home game for Alexander Huber and his brother. Yay! The mountaineer and extreme athlete Alexander Huber

Lives with his family at the foot of the Watzmann. Between forest and meadows. ♪ Idyllic guitar music ♪ From a professional perspective, I live on stage. For me that means that in normal times I travel across Europe. With my lectures on stage I greet many people as an audience.

Then it’s always been like coming home for me. A real homecoming when I show up again and have completely different tasks. Just agricultural tasks. It makes me feel grounded. Animals that need a lot of care and food. For Alexander Huber it was a completely new challenge so far away from the mountain.

♪ The Black Keys: “Sister” ♪ So, let’s see. * Bleating * The professional mountaineer finds relaxation while playing the piano. He learned that as a child. The mountains remain, but whether the old farms have a future is uncertain. I am far from telling the future how to deal with everything.

Future generations must have the same instinct as we do today. And hopefully some of the old things will be preserved. One thing is known: when the old is changed, a large part of it is lost. ♪ Melodic piano music ♪ The end point of our journey to the mountains

Is 452 kilometers from Monte Kali: The Zicker Berg on Rügen. ♪ Peaceful instrumental music ♪ Above all, it is a paradise for sheep and those who raise them. Shepherd Frank Westphal regularly travels to Zicker Berg. * Whistles * For him and the locals it is the Zicker Alps. Here, Dina, here, come.

You can’t leave us! Dina, here. Dina, go. But no matter whether it’s the Alps or the mountains, you can graze well here at 66 meters above sea level. Hey, hold on! Now it can work again. Although sometimes it can be really tiring. Ko

It was very good for the first release today for this year. The sheep were calm, relaxed and calm. Sometimes they are so running, they run like crazy. But that didn’t happen today. Actually, it was a really quiet start. The Westphals have owned pastureland on Zicker Berg for several generations.

The fresh breeze on Rügen is great for the sheep. * Bleating * New blood is coming again. *bleating* There, it’s about to fall out. * Bleating * * Bleating * This is her second lambing, you can see that by the white ring. The lamb is a bit small. Could be a bit bigger.

Sometimes the little ones are the pugs. family offspring. Everything in the family. The little ones are happy when the lambs get bigger and the herd gets bigger and bigger. Next Generation. Girls do it just as well or better. degree when it comes to animal husbandry. Yes, come with me too.

Life on Zicker Berg – for the Westphals the most beautiful place they can imagine. Come on, let’s go up to this place. And I see water. And now that the sun is setting on Zicker Berg, we take off our hiking boots too. These were the German mountains you should know.

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