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Scottish Highland cattle

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Scottish Highland cattle

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Vettweiß, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Drover Heath – Drover Heide Nature Reserve loop from Stockheim

14.6km

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2. Drover Heide – Drover Heide Heathland loop from Boich

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3. Shelter on the Drover Heide – Drover Heath loop from Drove

12.5km

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

August 22, 2021

The Scottish Highland cattle grazing in Drover Heide come from local farmers who take care of the animals. The animals are in a larger, fenced-in area, which was accessible from 18 August 21 on a path that was otherwise not freely accessible. The massive animals grazing in the blooming heathland, a visual delight.
Known for their good nature. Long orange fur and curved horns, these are the trademarks of the Scottish Highland cattle (Bos taurus). However, with their eye-catching appearance, they are not only pretty to look at.

The highland cattle are well suited for extensive grazing under natural conditions and can defy wind and weather even in barren areas. Especially the endangered habitat types and biotopes worth protecting: moorland and heather areas, alluvial forest, wet meadows, spring and water protection areas are suitable for the use of the cattle breed.
Source: naturpark-hohe-mark.de/ziel/schottische-hochlandrinder

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Oliver🌍

October 17, 2023

In addition to Scottish highland cattle, goats such as the Thuringian Forest goat are particularly suitable for keeping birch, heather and juniper trees short.

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R.Bungartz

August 12, 2022

Very robust breed of cattle that lives outside all year round, even at low temperatures. The Scottish highland cattle take over part of the care of the landscape in the Drover Heath.
Unfortunately we didn't meet the Scottish Highland cattle on our visit to the Drover Heath today.

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Location: Vettweiß, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Scottish Highland cattle

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3. Shelter on the Drover Heide – Drover Heath loop from Drove

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