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www.hohe-salve.com Daxer Hütte 1.580 m Buchacker 1.450 m 5,9 km 1.335 m
Mariastein 575 m 2,9 km
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ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE ALPINE PASTURE AREAS IN TYROL The Holiday Region Hohe Salve is a paradise for countless visitors and guests. The numerous alpine pastures are also a haven for the grazing cattle. The Tyrolean alpine summer is bound up with a lot of tradition, custom and passion and characterised by the harmony between men, animals and nature. In particular, Hopfgarten and Kelchsau offer wide alpine pasture areas with lush, green meadows. 46 % (77 km2) of the total municipal area of Hopfgarten (166 km2) is used for transhumance exclusively, most of all areas are situated between 900 m and 2.400 m above sea level. More or less 3.900 animals of which 3.500 are cattle graze the alpine pastures of Hopfgarten and Kelchsau every year. About 110 herders spend their summers on the 62 alpine dairy farms in the picturesque alpine world, high above and far away from the hustle and bustle of village life. After the consumption of the finest herbs and grasses our cows produce the most delicious and healthy milk which is taken to the valley the very same day or gets fetched directly from the site by the milk tank trucks of the TIROL Milch dairy. In Hopfgarten and Kelchsau alone about 7.850.000 litres of finest milk are produced every year. At the alpine dairy farms Niederkaser and Holzalm the milk is directly processed into various cheese specialities which are offered for sale. A visit there is definitely worth it – for a short glance behind the scenes of cheese making and, of course, for the pleasure of savouring fresh, regional delicacies.
Hiking in the alpine pasture area …
Of course our alpine pasture areas are also rewarding destinations for hiking enthusiasts. Make sure however to stay on the marked trails and avoid the pastures of the animals. Mother cows can be very protective of their calves and can ward off “intruders” rather aggressively, so please keep a safe distance! If you walk with a dog be sure that your friend is on a lead. In case the cattle turn aggressive, let the dog off the lead so it can escape safely on its own and you are no longer exposed to unnecessary danger.
Streichelzoo
Hotel Kraftquelle Schlossblick
Angerberg, 650 m 2,5 km
CATTLE DRIVE PACKAGE
Wörgl 511 m 10,5 km
WED, 25th Sep | Individual arrival THU, 26th Sep | Discover the area
Spend the day the way you like – we recommend a cable car ride on top of the Hohe Salve (1.829m), Tyrol’s most beautiful panoramic mountain. Enjoy the unique view of more than 70 three-thousand metre peaks, the Wilder Kaiser mountain range and the Kitzbühel Alps or visit Austria’s highest situated pilgrimage church.
FRI, 27th Sep | Milk & Cheese Hike in the Kelchsau Valley
On this gorgeous hiking tour across the Alpine scenery of Kelchsau you’ll learn a lot of interesting facts about dairy farming in the region. Then we’ll visit Niederkaseralm dairy where we’ll get introduced into the art of cheese making followed by an exclusive tasting of mouth-watering alpine delicacies. • starting at 10.00 a.m at the tourism office Hopfgarten
EVENTS SAT, 14th Sep | Alpine cattle drive in Angerberg
Together we end the alpine summer! Live music, children‘s program, specialties from the region to feast and farm products to take home offer visitors a lot of variety! • Start: at approx. 11.00 a.m. • Free entry!
SAT, 14th Sep | Cattle Drive Foissach-Regenfeldalm
FRI, 27 Sep | Tyrolean evening
This small, but fine cattle drive in Kelchsau is starting off the homecoming season. About 200 sheep, horses and cattle are being adorned by the farmers on the alpine pastures and then celebrated down in the village. Experience this homecoming event from close and enjoy delicious culinary treats from the region. • Start: at 11.30 a.m., at the lift parking area Kelchsau • Free entry!
SAT, 28th Sep | Cattle drives
THU, 26th Sep | Village evening in Kelchsau
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Musical entertainment with the ‚Alpenrosenbuam‘, the Hopfgarten folk dance group and the ‚Hopfgoschta Goaßlschnoiza‘ • starting at 08.30 p.m. at the event center Salvena Hopfgarten Cattle drive and farmers’ market in Kelchsau as well as impressive cattle drive and cattle drive festival in Hopfgarten.
SUN, 29th Sep | Individual departure Services included:
· 4 nights incl. breakfast · 1 x Hohe Salve up- and downhill journey · 1x guided hike „Milk & Cheese“ · 1 x tour & cheese tasting Niederkaseralm · 1 x admission to the Tyrolean Evening · 1 x hiking map of the region
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The village evening takes place according to the motto „Almerisch gsungen und gspielt“ – various groups and musicians will surprise you with their Alpine way of music. • Start: at 7 p.m. • Kelchsau • Free entry!
FRI, 27th Sep | Milk & Cheese Hike in the Kelchsau Valley
On this gorgeous hiking tour across the Alpine scenery of Kelchsau you’ll learn a lot of interesting facts about dairy farming in the region. Then we’ll visit Niederkaseralm dairy where we’ll get introduced into the art of cheese making followed by an exclusive tasting of mouth-watering alpine delicacies. • starting at 10.00 a.m at the tourism office Hopfgarten
FRI, 27th Sep | Gourmet evening in Kelchsau
A gourmet evening at the traditional country inn in Kelchsau where Tyrolean delicacies will be served that have been prepared according to old farmers‘ recipes. Enjoy this culinary trip through the Holiday Region Hohe Salve. • Start: at 7.30 p.m. • Kelchsau • Free entry!
FRI, 27th Sep | Tyrolean evening in Hopfgarten
Musical entertainment with the ‚Alpenrosenbuam‘, the Hopfgarten folk dance group and the ‚Hopfgoschta Goaßlschnoiza‘ • starting at 08.30 p.m. at the event center Salvena Hopfgarten • Entry fee: EUR 9,00 per person, reservation recommended
SAT, 28th Sep Alpine cattle drive and farmers’ market in Kelchsau
If you would like to experience Tyrolean tradition at close quarters then you should not miss this festival in Kelchsau. The small village with its traditional centre provides the perfect setting for the farmers’ market and the Alpine cattle drive day. Traditional handicrafts and culinary Tyrolean delights crown this unique event. • Start: at approx. 9.00 a.m. • Free entry!
SAT, 28th Sep Impressive alpine cattle drive & festival in Hopfgarten
This is the day when hundreds of beautifully adorned cows walk through Hopfgarten and are duly welcomed on their homeward journey. The music starts at 11 a.m. and typical, traditional Tyrolean delicacies as well as fine Schnapps specialities will be on offer. At the farmers’ market you can stock up with natural regional products and craftsmen, who have maintained their traditional working methods, are on hand to impart their knowledge. Children will have fun too – at the painting and crafts corner they will have a great time. • Start: at approx. 10.00 a.m. • Free entry – parking fee for buses (more information available from the Information Office in Hopfgarten)
2019
Einfach bärig!
Almabtrieb UND KU(H)LINARIK…
AlpineANDcattle drive CULINARY SPECIALITIES…
Hopfgarten - Itter - Kelchsau - Wörgl - Angerberg - Kirchbichl - Mariastein - Angath
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