Falkenberger Rieselfelder, Protected area in Falkenberg, Germany.
The Falkenberger Rieselfelder is a protected nature reserve in Berlin's Lichtenberg district, featuring open meadows, ponds, and patches of woodland spread across the site. Walking trails guide visitors through different habitats and observation points for viewing wildlife.
The site was established in the 1880s as a wastewater treatment facility, with the treated fields later used for agriculture. It was later transformed into a protected nature reserve dedicated to wildlife habitat.
The wetlands and ponds provide habitat for rare amphibian species that visitors can observe during walks through the reserve. These places have become an important refuge for species that depend on water and open ground.
Walking trails are the main way to explore this site, with marked paths suitable for most visitors and running through flat meadowland. Insect repellent and sturdy footwear are recommended, especially during warmer months when mosquitoes are more active.
The grazing herd is of Heck cattle, a breed back-bred in the 1920s–30s by the Heck brothers to resemble the aurochs, not Highland cattle. Their grazing keeps the meadows open and stops scrub from taking over. Visitors can also look for the kestrel posts: the senate administration set up wooden poles to help the common buzzard hunt.
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