The slightly larger-than-life sculpture ensures that you don't miss the silent star of the heath - the dung beetle - even if you don't want to read the information board.

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Timo

September 7, 2024

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The 11th stage of the Heidschnuckenweg also runs along here. All information about the Heidschnuckenweg can be found under the following link: heidschnuckenweg.de/etappen (as of September 6, 2024).

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Lilli+Georg

September 1, 2025

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The dung beetle is one of the most important inhabitants of heathland!

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Südheide, Celle, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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