Goat Grazing Project at the Ruins of Frankenstein Castle

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Goat Grazing Project at the Ruins of Frankenstein Castle

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Goat Grazing Project at the Ruins of Frankenstein Castle

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Location: Frankenstein, Landkreis Kaiserslautern, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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August 19, 2022

Hiking

The primary aim of this project is to stop the growth of bushes on the castle hill and thus keep the view of the Frankenstein castle ruins clear.
Source and text of the information boards: pfaelzerwald.de/ziegenweide

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joedue

February 23, 2023

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great ambience with church, castle, nice path and goats and sheep for grazing... . Nice start for a hike.

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Katweasle

June 3, 2025

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The animals keep the vegetation low below the castle.

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Location: Frankenstein, Landkreis Kaiserslautern, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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