Naturwunder Hochgebirge

Episode 2

Svaneti and Racha

In the Georgian regions of Svaneti and Racha, the alpine ecosystems are particularly affected by climate change. This also puts pressure on the people: landslides threaten villages, and agriculture must find new ways of doing business. The tradition-conscious locals are facing profound change.

Episode 3

Picos de Europa

The Spanish Picos de Europa, a mountainous region largely unexplored even by those familiar with the country. There, Spain, which in many places resembles a desert, reveals its green and alpine side. But hotter weather, drought, and rural depopulation pose challenges for the region's flora, fauna, and people.

Episode 4

Jotunheimen

The highest point in Northern Europe: Jotunheimen in Norway. The peaks gleam brilliantly white, but below, increasingly warmer weather is posing a challenge: glaciers are melting, and moose are suffering from the heat. People, too, must adapt to these changes – and are finding sometimes unconventional ways to do so, even cultivating wine.