
The Project Gutenberg E-text of Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre, by Johanna Spyri
Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre
On a bright June morning a small, spirited girl climbs the steep, narrow path that winds up from the green valleys of Maienfeld toward the towering Alps. Accompanied by an older guide and a friendly village woman, she reaches the tiny hamlet half‑way up the mountain, where neighbors call out from doors and windows, curious about the newcomer. Despite the heat, the girl—Heidi—presses on with boundless energy, eager to join the journey toward the Alm‑Öhi.
There she meets the reclusive Alm‑Öhi, her grandfather, whose quiet life among the goats and alpine flowers becomes her new home. Through daily chores, playful adventures, and the warm counsel of the villagers, Heidi discovers the rhythms of mountain living and the deep comfort of nature’s simple gifts. The tale captures the gentle charm of a child’s first years in a world of towering peaks and heartfelt community.
Language
de
Duration
~5 hours (307K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Gunther Olesch. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2005-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1827–1901
Best known for creating Heidi, this Swiss writer turned memories of mountain life into stories that have charmed generations of young readers. Her work blends warmth, homesickness, and a deep love of the natural world.
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