As the alpine summer comes to an end

Alpine Cattle Drives & Autumn Festivals

Experience local traditions in autumn

As the alpine summer comes to an end, festively decorated cattle return to the valley. In Gsiesertal Valley, the traditional Alpine cattle drives bring together local traditions, music and regional specialities.

Discover all three events at a glance and find everything you need to know about dates, locations and programmes.

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Keila Kirschta

📅 26–27 September 2026
📍 Pichl in Gsiesertal Valley

The Keila Kirschta celebrates local traditions with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy the traditional Alpine cattle drive, festively decorated animals, live music, regional specialities and fun for the whole family.

Gsiesa Marschtl

📅 3 October 2026
📍 St. Martin in Gsiesertal Valley

The traditional Gsiesa Marschtl combines a lively market with local traditions. Enjoy regional specialities, live music and the festive Alpine cattle drive with beautifully decorated animals – a wonderful autumn event for all ages.

Öbotola Kirschta

📅 10–11 October 2026
📍 St. Magdalena in Gsiesertal Valley

The Öbotola Kirschta marks the final Alpine cattle drive of the season in Gsiesertal Valley. Festively decorated cattle, sheep and goats return to the valley, accompanied by regional specialities, music and a warm festive atmosphere.

Discover all three Alpine cattle drives and their event details

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Obotola Kirschta with original transumanza in Gsiesertal Valley

TRADITION

Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena | 10/10/2026

"Obotola Kirschta" with original transumanza in Gsiesertal Valley

The highlight: the cattle drive with festively decorated cows, traditional attire and living traditions.

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Traditional annual market in the Gsiesertal Valley: Gsiesa Marschtl

EVENT

Gsiesertal Valley – St. Martin | 10/3/2026

Traditional annual market in the Gsiesertal Valley: Gsiesa Marschtl

Traditional market with musical entertainment, Tyrolean specialties, and at traditional cattle drive with parade.

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Village celebrations Keila Kirschta in Gsiesertal Valley

Tradition

Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl | 9/26/2026

Village celebrations Keila Kirschta in Gsiesertal Valley

Raising of the Kirschta Michl tree, live music, parade with cattle drive, Tyrolean specialties, and a children's program – a festival for the whole family!

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