"Geimer Berg" Nature Reserve

The open, dry habitats provide suitable conditions for plants and animals that are adapted to nutrient-poor sites. Typical areas of this vegetation can still be found, especially on the steep slopes.

To preserve these open areas, they are grazed by cattle, sheep, and goats. Pinzgau goats were specifically acquired for the nature conservation project. They eat leaves and young trees and shrubs and sometimes strip the bark. This keeps the growth of trees and shrubs in check and preserves the open areas.