Dangerous Alpine crossings - The shepherds unafraid to take risks | DW Documentary

Shepherds have been crossing the Alps with their animals for 6,000 years. That means climbing 3,000 meters in altitude, all while crossing rivers and a glacier. Called "transhumance,” the seasonal movement of livestock is now world cultural heritage. Along with 1,400 sheep, shepherd Markus and his colleagues travel from South Tyrol to Austria every spring, journeying back again in the fall. Just like his ancestors, Markus looks after the animals on the mountain pastures throughout the summer.

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