"Goatherd"

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. Now the goat herders wait in Mittenwald to be assessed by a jury, which awards prizes to the most beautiful animals. Numerous spectators are present. A goatherd grabs a goat by the horns to lead it to the judges. This yearly goat drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. A goatherd holds a billy goat by its horns and pushes the animal into a livestock truck to transport the goat to the farm after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. Goat herders show their goats to one of the jury members after the annual goat drive in the Bavarian city of Mittenwald. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald, Germany, is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. Goat herders show their goats to the jury after the annual goat drive in the Bavarian city of Mittenwald. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald, Germany, is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. Goat herders show their goats to the jury. A juror checks the appearance of a goat. A farm boy waits for the juror with his goat. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around the mountain.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. Locals and visitors take photos by the roadside. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around the mountain.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. Two goats receive hugs from their goat herder after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald, Germany, is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat her

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around the mountain.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. Locals and visitors take photos by the roadside. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners.

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8 Nov 2024

Over 200 goats participate in the yearly goat drive in the Bavarian village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village. This annual event marks the arrival of the first frost in the mountains and features goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square, where the most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury. The event captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, alpine summers are organized cooperatively, starting in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters, taking turns with herding duties until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Mittenwald, located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and near the border with Austria, is known for its colorfully painted houses and violin-making history, illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort, and the Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around the mountain.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive. The goat herders wait to be assessed by a jury, which awards prizes to the most beautiful goats. A juror sits at a table and checks the list of participants from the herders and their goats. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional dress drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald in Germany on August 31, 2024. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. Bavaria is one of the top travel destinations in Lonely Planet 2025. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats receive prizes from a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around the mountain.

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8 Nov 2024

Shepherds in traditional attire drive their goats from their summer pastures around the mountain Kranzberg down to the village of Mittenwald, Germany, on August 31, 2024. All the goats are rounded up after the Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald. The goat herders wait to be assessed by a jury, which awards prizes to the most beautiful animals. Numerous spectators are present. This yearly Goat Down Drive in Mittenwald is a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In the picturesque Bavarian village of Mittenwald, nestled in the Isar Valley at the foothills of the Alps, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the yearly traditional goat drive is underway. Dressed in traditional attire, goat herders guide a herd of over 200 goats from around 20 owners down from their summer pastures around mountain Kranzberg to the village. The annual ritual, marking the arrival of the first frost in the mountains, sees these goats paraded through the streets to Dekan-Karl-Square. The most beautiful goats are awarded prizes by a jury after the goat drive. The scene captures a vibrant slice of Bavarian culture. In Mittenwald, the alpine summers are organized on a cooperative basis. The season starts in May on the lower pastures. In July, the goats are allowed to climb to the highest point at Ferchensee at 1050 meters. They take turns with the herding duties there until the cattle are driven down at the end of August. Located around 80 kilometers south of Munich between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and right on the border with Austria, Mittenwald is known for its colorfully painted houses and its violin-making history, which is illustrated in the centrally located violin-making museum. The town is Germany's highest climatic health resort. The Mittenwald Karwendelbahn is the second highest aerial cableway in Germany.

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