They are really impressive in size, the Heck cattle, who live here year-round outside themselves. They are a breeding back of the aurochs extinct in Europe in the 16th century, which until then had been spread over almost all of Europe.
Here they actively pursue nature conservation by keeping meadows short. And every now and then one finds its way onto our plates. 🥩 🍽

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Dr. G.

July 1, 2023

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The ERNA association and its aurochs

The Schrobach Foundation secured numerous areas in the Bünzau valley
for nature conservation and created a number of near-natural bodies of water. The Heck cattle of the ERNA association, which are similar to the extinct aurochs, are worth seeing. The robust cattle stay outside all year round and, as four-legged landscapers, ensure that the areas do not become overgrown. Rare plant and animal species are protected and promoted by the type of grazing. Only in very hard winters do the cattle have to be fed.

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July 20, 2022

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The association ERNA (extensive robust cattle husbandry in the Aukrug Nature Park), which was founded in the nature conservation ring, has been cultivating valuable grassland with its primeval Heck cattle …

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1. Glasbek Ford Crossing – Bridge over the Bünzau loop from Bargfeld

8.31km

02:06

10m

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2. Glasbek Ford Crossing – Bridge over the Bünzau loop from Ehndorf

17.5km

04:30

70m

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3. Heck Cattle Meadow Crossing – Bünzener Au loop from Bünzen

13.8km

03:30

30m

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

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Location: Aukrug, Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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1. Glasbek Ford Crossing – Bridge over the Bünzau loop from Bargfeld

2. Glasbek Ford Crossing – Bridge over the Bünzau loop from Ehndorf

3. Heck Cattle Meadow Crossing – Bünzener Au loop from Bünzen

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