Alpine Farming –
Living Tradition

The gentle alpine meadows surrounding Ehrwald, Lermoos, and the Außerfern are much more than a beautiful backdrop: they are the result of a centuries-old form of agriculture that continues to shape the landscape, culture, and enjoyment to this day.

In summer, when herds graze on the high pastures, and in autumn, when the cattle drive brings the villages together to celebrate, it becomes clear how intimately the people here are connected to their mountain world.

An Alm refers to mountain pastures used for grazing, along with their huts and agricultural buildings, typically located above 1,500 meters above sea level. What matters is not the Alm restaurant, but the livestock: an Alm is considered managed if it is "stocked" with livestock for at least 60 days in summer.

The livestock is "driven" to the high pastures — here, lush grasses thrive, while winter feed is preserved in the valley. The healthy free-range environment benefits animal welfare and makes the alpine milk especially valuable. Today, alpine farming is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.