Ranggeln - Hoagmoar

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Ranggeln, or wrangling, is a type of wresting fight in the eastern alpine region, dating back to the 16th century in the Alps. "Gründeck-Ranggeln" also has a long tradition, as documented by a photo from 1888. From 1943 to 1945, it was suspended during the war years; from 1946 to 1948 it was taken up again. After a longer break of 35 years, it was mainly thanks to Sepp Maier (Ranggelverein Association Pongau) that wrangling was held again on the Gründeck in 1983. This traditional event has taken place every year since then, so that around 1000 rank-and-file enthusiasts climb the Hochgründeck mountain on St. Mary's Day (August 15).

The wrestlers come primarily from Salzburg, Tyrol, South Tyrol and Bavaria. The wrangling takes place according to the knockout system. The wrangler who is the first to hold his opponent with both shoulder blades on the ground in the final is the winner and can call himself the "Hoagmoar". As the "mayor", he has the "say" (sovereignty) over the alpine farmers of the region. As an outward sign, the "Hoagmoar" is awarded the "Hoagmoar flag" and is allowed to wear the rooster feather (from the rooster).