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Die letzten Paradiese
Intermediate
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Travel with this series to some of the most incredible landscapes in the Alps, from craggy mountaintops to lush valleys, and discover the wildlife that inhabits them.

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Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

The Almabtrieb is complete – and now it’s time to celebrate! The alpine season comes to an end, and with it this series about the natural paradise of South Tyrol, which bids us farewell with a breathtaking sunset.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

Late autumn is a busy time in the mountains — and a time of change. The grazing cattle must be driven back to the valley. But if there is a violent and unexpected onset of winter, it can be life-threatening for humans and animals alike...

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

Tourists love romantic mountain worlds, such as those that can be found at Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park — but for the alpine dairymen who cultivate the pastures, life in the mountains is hard work.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

The Dolomites are a magnificent mountain range in northeastern Italy. They hold a wealth of treasures: the remains of 120,000-year-old cave bears, cairns initiated by shepherds from the Bronze Age, and local lore featuring marmots.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

In this segment, we visit the Völser Weiher lake, a popular retreat for humans and animals alike. Daredevil types are more attracted to the high mountains, where tens of thousands of them climb among the abundant flora and fauna.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

The Ladins live in traditional settlements in South Tyrol. While their unique religious customs are still practiced throughout the region, mass tourism and intensive agriculture have changed the surrounding landscape.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

From the Texel Group to the Scandinavia-like areas with the magnificent Spronser Lakes, we continue to the Riesenferner-Ahrn Nature Park. Here, too, ice and snow have helped shape the landscape, sometimes creating mysterious sculptures.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

The Texel Group Nature Park in South Tyrol is a region of contrasts. Here, we get to know some of this diverse area’s flora and fauna, including owls, houseleek, steppe vegetation, and emerald lizards.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

The change from winter to spring in the Alps presents challenges for the local animal species. When the snow starts to melt, the water that is released flows with such great force that it can loosen boulders. But once spring has arrived, grouses, squirrels, black woodpeckers, and more begin their courtship displays and get to work building nests and burrows.

Die letzten Paradiese - Schätze der Natur: Südtirol - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany High German

South Tyrol, the northernmost province of Italy, is known around the world for its beauty — and attracts countless visitors every year. Fascinating treasures are also hidden among the mountain ranges there, including the millennia-old mummy "Ötzi," also known as the Iceman.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

The autumn is short-lived in Vorarlberg, and soon the mountain landscape is blanketed in snow. The ibexes are provided with feeding stations to ensure that they survive the winter.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

In this video, we get to observe the mating rituals of the chamois, and how a mother protects her young from a fox on the hunt.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Autumn in the Alps brings with it all kinds of new sights: the woolly sheep are rounded up by their owners, the larches are ablaze in color, the squirrels prepare for winter, and the mating battles are in full force among the stags.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

As autumn approaches, the sheep are brought back to their winter quarters. In this segment, we also see how beautiful the region is in the evenings.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Canyoning is another popular activity in the Alps, but it isn't for the faint of heart. In a glorious natural setting, the group faces some tough passages and harrowing jumps over waterfalls.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Whitewater rafting and kayaking are very popular but also very dangerous sports in the Alps. Here we see some remarkable footage of a few daring individuals making their way through the thundering rapids.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

In this segment, we finally glimpse the peak of the Großvenediger. Back down in the valley, families make hay without the usual farm machinery.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

In this segment, we visit quaint settlements, a chapel carved into a rock, and a waterfall that seems to disappear into the earth, all at the foot of some of the tallest mountains in Europe.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

In a rare close-up, we see the mother eagle working hard to keep its offspring fed. Then we get a look at the Innergschlöß, an 800-year-old Alpine settlement.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany Austrian

Our exploration of wildlife in the Tyrolean Alps continues as we visit cuddly marmots and one of their most fearsome predators: the golden eagle.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 2 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany Austrian

In this segment, we explore the beautiful landscape around the Staller Saddle mountain pass, visiting alpine roses, a pack of magnificent stags, and a traditional tavern where local farmers carry out their negotiations.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 12

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Up in the mountains, a vulture and an eagle fight for their territory while conservationists watch closely. The series ends with a view of the Venediger Group, a famous high mountain range.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

In this segment, we get to know the bearded vulture, a scavenging bird of prey that has resettled in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Now there are even stations in the park that address some of the misconceptions that almost led to this bird's extinction.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

In this segment, we see how the churned butter is put into a traditional wooden mold, take a look at some more farm animals, and catch a glimpse of the "Daberklamm," an alpine gorge.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

Life in the alpine pastures of Tyrol has its own pace in tune with natural cycles. We visit an alpine farmer and his wife and learn about traditional dairy products and how they are made.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

This episode comes with spectacular views on Austrian lakes and introduces the daffodil festival in Grundlsee.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

The segment features more footage of the alpine black grouse, as well as a festival held by the local religious community in the valley of Kals.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

As spring struggles to break through, blooming flowers may be preserved in ice. Meanwhile, the male grouse tries to attract potential mates.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

In the spring, birds have to work hard to feed their hungry offspring and keep them safe in beautiful, yet harsh environments.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

In this segment, we follow a badger and a fox family through the beautiful sunlit forests of the alps.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

As the snow melts in many areas of the mountains, plants and animals alike emerge in the fresh spring air.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Germany

People living in the Alps are also anxiously awaiting spring. The Imster Schemenlauf is a traditional parade to drive out the winter.

Die letzten Paradiese - Die Schönheit der Alpen 1 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Germany

In this video, you can see the impressive peaks of the Austrian Alps, along with some of the animals that inhabit them in difficult conditions.

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