In the past, pigs were driven into the forest to be fattened - this sculpture shows a local pig herder. Forest fattening led to the creation of pasture forests, see de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutewald. The practice of grazing cattle in the forests was banned from a forestry perspective due to overuse of the forests, although this practice had been practiced since ancient times. In recent times, the practice has experienced a renaissance, see waldwissen.net/de/waldwirtschaft/nebennutzung/agrarische-waldnutzung/waldweide-als-naturschutzmassnahme

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The swineherd and his animals live there quietly and comfortably—the animals have seen nature and have been cared for in a species-appropriate manner. The shepherd is still unaware of the hectic, stressful times of today.

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1. View of Wasserkuppe – View of Kreuzberg loop from Sandberg

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2. View from Feuerberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Oberwildflecken

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3. Bench and lounger with a view – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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07:03

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Elevation 560 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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