Hauser Kaibling Highlights The Invaluable Role Of Sheep In Slope Maintenance... Really

The Styrian pleasure mountain Hauser Kaibling has not only made a name for itself as a popular ski area, but also as a pioneer in ecological landscape management. As part of the alpine lambing project, over 800 sheep are housed every year on the lush green meadows of the Genussberg in order to maintain the alpine landscape ecologically and manage the slope areas sustainably.

The targeted grazing of alpine pastures and slopes by the herd of sheep is a groundbreaking concept that brings not only ecological but also economic advantages. Using the sheep significantly reduces the need for heavy machinery and equipment, which in turn helps reduce the environmental footprint.

During the approximately 120-day grazing period, the sheep eat a total of more than 1 million kilograms of valuable grass, tasty alpine herbs and bush leaves. This natural process makes a significant contribution to the maintenance of the cultural landscape and the preservation of biodiversity in the region.

Herbert Landl, piste manager Hauser Kaibling: "The flock of sheep on the Hauser Kaibling is not only an enrichment for our pistes and alpine landscape, but also a symbol of sustainable tourism and environmental protection. Thanks to the sheep, the piste areas only have to be groomed once in autumn. This “The ecological and sustainable approach shows how people and animals can work together in harmony to protect the environment and conserve resources.”