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The Almabtrieb ( in Europe , referring to a Cow train in autumn. During summer, all over the Alpine Regions Cow herds feed on alpine Pasture s high up in the mountains. In numbers, these amount to about 500,000 cows in Austria , and 50,000 in Germany . In autumn, these herds are led to their stables down in the valley, in the ''Almabtrieb'' cow train. In case there were no accidents during the summer, in many areas the cows are decorated elaborately, and the cow train is celebrated with music and dance events in the towns and villages. In many places this alpine custom of ''Almabtrieb'' has nowadays evolved into a major Tourist attraction, focusing on the marketing of local products and alcoholic beverages. In spring, the herds are once more led to the alpine pastures, in the ''Almauftrieb'', which is however not celebrated. |
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