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Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, south of Munich, Germany September 10, 2016. The Almabtrieb is an annual event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to a cow train in autumn. While there is often some movement of cattle between the Almen/Alpen during the summer, there is usually one concerted cow train in autumn to bring the cows to their stables down in the valley. This typically takes place in late September or early October. If there were no accidents on the Alm/Alp 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/Alpabzug has nowadays evolved into a major tourist attraction. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, south of Munich, Germany September 10, 2016. The Almabtrieb is an annual event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to a cow train in autumn. While there is often some movement of cattle between the Almen/Alpen during the summer, there is usually one concerted cow train in autumn to bring the cows to their stables down in the valley. This typically takes place in late September or early October. If there were no accidents on the Alm/Alp 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/Alpabzug has nowadays evolved into a major tourist attraction. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)

Bavarian farmers escort cows during the traditional “Almabtrieb” in Bad Hindelang, Germany, September 10, 2016. (Photo by Michaela Rehle/Reuters)



Bavarian herdsmen and a herdswoman in traditional dresses drive their beasts on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)

Bavarian herdsmen and a herdswoman in traditional dresses drive their beasts on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)



Bavarian herdsmen drive their beasts surrounded by a huge crowd of spectators during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)

Bavarian herdsmen drive their beasts surrounded by a huge crowd of spectators during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)



Bavarian herdswomen in traditional dresses drive a cow on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains in Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)

Bavarian herdswomen in traditional dresses drive a cow on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains in Oberstaufen, Germany, Friday, September 9, 2016. (Photo by Matthias Schrader/AP Photo)
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