Wildlife feeding in the Klausbachtal valley
The winter refuge for wildlife in Berchtesgaden National Park- Open at all times
- Ramsau
Watch as red deer quietly emerge from the forest and make their way to the feeding stations in the snowy clearing. On some winter days, you can observe up to 65 deer gathered here. A barrier-free viewing platform offers excellent views, making this one of the best places to experience the park's wildlife up close.
The wildlife feeding area in the Klausbachtal valley covers approximately 45 hectares within Berchtesgaden National Park and is home to around 65 red deer. Each winter, the hinds, stags, and calves make their way here on their own, where they can safely spend the colder months. Once the park rangers are confident that the entire herd has entered the enclosure, they close the gates.
Red deer are naturally migratory animals that would normally move to lowland forests during winter. Because that migration is no longer possible in the Berchtesgadener Land region, the wildlife feeding area provides a protected winter habitat. When spring arrives, the rangers reopen the 25 gates, allowing the deer to return freely to the surrounding mountains and forests.
