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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis
Lüdenscheid

Heck cattle in the Stilleking Nature Reserve

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Lüdenscheid

Heck cattle in the Stilleking Nature Reserve

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Heck cattle in the Stilleking Nature Reserve

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    1. Homert Shelter – Stilleking Heck Cattle Meadows loop from Beckinghausen

    8.05km

    02:20

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 14, 2024

    The stars of the Stilleking nature reserve are probably the Heck cattle. They were introduced in 2002 and live outdoors all year round. With their appetite, they maintain the open landscape and thus make a significant contribution to the care of the grassland.

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      September 26, 2025

      Heck cattle are a breed of cattle bred as "aurochs lookalikes," thus representing a true surrogate breed. These robust, undemanding animals are ideal landscape managers, able to thrive on extensively managed land with limited forage, as they feed on grass, herbs, and tree shoots and can live outdoors year-round, even during harsh winters.

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        Location: Lüdenscheid, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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