An heiligen Wassern: Roman aus dem schweizerischen Hochgebirge

In a sun‑warmed valley tucked between soaring Alpine peaks, villages cling to terraces of vineyards, orchards and ancient stone ruins. The narrative opens with a solitary cart driver—a hulking, well‑dressed farmer—guiding a stubborn horse up the winding Glotter road, his voice echoing against cliffs as he reminds the animal of the distant “holy water” mill awaiting them. Along the way, red‑tied women greet him from the grape‑laden hills, and the rhythmic clang of distant water‑works mingles with the river’s roar, hinting at a lifeline that sustains the region’s fields and its people.

Against this vivid backdrop, the guide’s quiet determination reveals a world where nature’s raw power and human perseverance intersect. As the path threads through pine‑shaded gorges and over an age‑worn chapel bridge, listeners sense an undercurrent of mystery surrounding the sacred water that feeds the valley, setting the stage for both personal and communal challenges yet to unfold.