You sit quietly on one of the three small wooden benches on the Höhenrainweg trail, gaze at the majestic Zugspitze massif—and suddenly hear gunshots, voices, stories of freedom, hardship, revenge, and death.
Welcome to the Wuidarabank – a special audio trail above Grainau. At three stations, we tell the dramatic story of poaching in the Werdenfelser Land region – thoroughly researched, set to music, and historically accurate.
The texts were written by Grainau author Josef Bader, who spent countless hours poring over old files and archives. His stories provide insight into an almost forgotten chapter of local history—with heart, intellect, and a keen sense for the people behind it all.
Simply scan the QR code on the bench with your smartphone to start the audio experience. The three mp4 files can be streamed or downloaded directly—for listening on the bench or later.
1. Poaching in the Werdenfelser Land region
An exciting overview of centuries of poaching history – from the legendary Jennerwein to the feared “Glöckerlwilderer.” Who were these men (and sometimes women)? And why did they do more than just hunt in the forest?
2. Mass poaching after World War I
Anarchy in the mountains: When soldiers returned home with their rifles, hunters fled from the forests, and hotels employed full-time poachers. Meat was both currency and risk.
3. The Grainau Poaching Drama
A tragic shootout below the Zugspitze mountain shook Grainau in 1931. Martin Pischl, a family man, was fatally wounded. A moving song tells the story of what really happened—and a village remembers.
For those who want to delve deeper into the subject, we recommend Josef Bader's book:
“Stories of Poaching” – available in bookshops or
Stories of Poaching: in the Loisach, Isar, and Ammer Valleys (Legendary Bavaria): Josef Bader: Amazon.com: Books
Die Wuidarabank verbindet Kultur, Natur und Emotionen. Ein Stück Grainauer Geschichte, das nicht nur in Archiven lebt – sondern draußen, wo es einst geschah. Jetzt loswandern und reinhören – oder hier direkt die Hördateien herunterladen:
The Wuidarabank combines culture, nature, and emotion. A piece of Grainau's history that lives on not only in archives, but also outdoors, where it once took place. Start hiking now and listen in, or download the audio files directly.
You sit quietly on one of the three small wooden benches on the Höhenrainweg trail, gaze at the majestic Zugspitze massif—and suddenly hear gunshots, voices, stories of freedom, hardship, revenge, and death.
Welcome to the Wuidarabank – a special audio trail above Grainau. At three stations, we tell the dramatic story of poaching in the Werdenfelser Land region – based on decades of interviews with contemporary witnesses, set to music and presented in a historical context.
The texts were written by Grainau author Josef Bader, who spent countless hours poring over old files and archives. His stories provide insight into an almost forgotten chapter of local history—with heart, intellect, and a keen sense for the people behind it all.
Station 1: Poaching in the Werdenfelser Land region
An exciting overview of centuries of poaching history – from the legendary Jennerwein to the feared “Glöckerlwilderer.” Who were these men (and sometimes women)? And why did they do more than just hunt in the forest?
Station 2. Mass poaching after World War I
Anarchy in the mountains: When soldiers returned home with their rifles, hunters fled from the forests, and hotels employed full-time poachers. Meat was both currency and risk.
Station 3. The Grainau Poacher Drama – the story and the song
A tragic shootout below the Zugspitze mountain shook Grainau in 1931. Martin Pischl, a family man, was fatally wounded. A moving song tells the story of what really happened—and a village remembers.
Wer tiefer eintauchen möchte, dem seien die Bücher von Josef Bader empfohlen:
GSCHICHTEN VOM WILDERN im Loisach.-, Isar- und Ammertal, Alliteraverlag
WALDBRÜDER – Wildererroman nach einer wahren Begebenheit, Bayerland-Verlag
Beide Bücher sind im Buchhandel erhältlich.
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