How the Harz Region in Germany Is Responding to Forest Dieback

The Harz Mountains in Germany – a popular tourist region and once a green paradise. Today, a symbol of change with forest dieback caused by bark beetles, drought and the climate crisis. Is it still worth a visit? We take you on a journey through a region in transition. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Wernigerode 01:15 Where the Harz is located 01:40 Riding the Brockenbahn, a narrow gauge railway 02:25 What to see in the Harz: Hexentanzplatz, Rappbode Dam, Goslar 03:44 Arriving at the Brocken summit 05:07 Meeting Roland Pietsch, Director of the Harz National Park 08:29 The Brockenhaus museum 09:13 Guided tour through the forest with par ranger Robby Meißner 13:41 Hiking through the Ilse valley Report: Lukas Stege, Kerstin Schmidt Camera: Holm Weber Editing: Klaus Hellmig Supervising editor: Christina Deicke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Travel youtube.com/dwtravel Would you like to find out more about DW Travel? ▸Facebook: facebook.com/dw.travel ▸Instagram: instagram.com/dw_travel DW Travel is showing you the captivating world of travel. Come along with us to regions and cities in Germany, throughout Europe and to far-away destinations. #forest #harz #brocken #climatechange #nature #germany #dwtravel