Cattle Drive & Alpine Descent

Make a note in your calendar now! Save the date: September 19, 2025

When autumn arrives and the mountain meadows are slowly bathed in golden colors, it's time for a centuries-old ritual: the cattle drive. After a summer on the lush high Alps, the decorated cows return to the valley, accompanied by the Alpine herdsmen in traditional costume. Locals and guests celebrate this impressive spectacle with festive processions, music and convivial get-togethers - a piece of living tradition and an unforgettable experience for young and old.

WHEN & WHERE! PROGRAMME

This year, you can marvel at 220 animals from Alpe Bärgunt and 190 animals from Alpe Galtöde at the cattle drive.

Here you can find the planned arrival times of the animals:

Alpe Bärgunt:
- Arrival at the roundabout in Baad at 8:00 a.m.
- Arrival at Scheidplatz in Riezlern at 9:30 a.m.
Alpe Galtöde:
- Arrival at Schwarzwassertalstraße at 10:45 a.m.
- Arrival at Scheidplatz in Riezlern at 11:30 a.m.

At Scheidplatz in Riezlern, there is a colourful supporting programme with live music and food. Here you will find everything you need for a successful cattle drive day!

Important information for general safety

We are delighted that you are joining us as humans and animals celebrate the end of the alpine summer together. The descent from the alpine pastures is unfamiliar to the animals and causes them stress – so please give them plenty of space.

Please keep your distance from the herds – for your own safety and that of the animals and alpine farmers.
Please stay behind the barriers.
Please do not touch or frighten the animals.

You can admire and photograph the decorated cattle in peace at the Scheidplatz.

Thank you for your considerate behaviour – this ensures that the cattle drive remains a special experience for everyone!