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Krimmler Achental
The Krimmler Ache is a river in the Pinzgau region of the Austrian state of Land Salzburg, Salzburg, a right tributary of the Salzach at , Wald im Pinzgau. Its valley (the ) forms the boundary between the Zillertal Alps in the west and the Venediger Group in the east, which belong to the High Tauern. The valley begins above the village of Krimml at the Krimml Waterfalls and runs up to its head at the on the mountain of Dreiherrenspitze (). The Krimmler Ache itself rises at a height of about at the to the valley at the east. In the upper east corner of the valley of the Krimmler Ache there is the alpine hut and in the central section the . Rivers of Salzburg (state) Zillertal Alps Venediger Group Rivers of Austria {{Salzburg-geo-stub de:Krimmler Ache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alm (pasture)
Alpine transhumance is transhumance as practiced in the Alps, that is, a seasonal droving of grazing livestock between the valleys in winter and the high mountain pastures in summer (German ' from the term for "seasonal mountain pasture", '). Transhumance is a traditional practice that has shaped much of the landscape in the Alps, as without it, most areas below would be forests. While tourism and industry contribute today much to Alpine economy, seasonal migration to high pastures is still practiced in Bavaria, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France and Switzerland, except in their most frequented tourist centers. In some places, cattle are taken care of by local farmer families who move to higher places. In others, this job is for herdsmen who are employees of the cooperative owning the pastures. Most Alpine pastures are below ; all are below . The higher regions not suitable for transhumance are known as the High Alps. Etymology The German word ''Alp'' or ''Alm'' (meaning "sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
