--- title: "Wildpark - GPS-Pfad \"Auf Gräflichen Spuren\"" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/wildpark-gps-pfad-auf-graeflichen-spuren" description: "The wildlife park in Gräflicher Park Bad DriburgThe 7.5-hectare beech-covered wildlife park is part of Gräflicher Park. It is separated from the park by a so-called \"Ha Ha ditch\". A Ha Ha ditch is a dry but deep ditch with steep slopes. As an architectural design feature, it replaces walls or fences that would detract from the landscape. The wildlife park is home to around 30 fallow deer, both the normal brownish animals and a light-colored variety. Although fallow deer are now a common inhabitant of native forests, they are originally a deer species native to Asia Minor and the Near East. In ancient times, however, fallow deer were already settled in southern Europe. Later, in the Middle Ages, it was introduced to Central Europe as park game and later successfully reproduced in the wild. However, you are unlikely to see them as close as in the Bad Driburg game reserve on hikes through the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. Other inhabitants of the wildlife park are two camera sheep. The small Cameroon sheep originally comes from West Africa and is considered to be extremely undemanding, cold-resistant and hardy. In Europe, the fawn-colored animals are often used to graze large areas of grass. Cameroon sheep are uncomplicated to keep, they do not have typical sheep's wool and therefore do not need to be shorn." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/669888/54a07c423fb1d90d29fb21737311de3ecf5d55d8fa9340679c11c9f3044550da/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Wildpark - GPS-Pfad "Auf Gräflichen Spuren" =========================================== - Information point Ziegenherde ruht im Schatten hoher Bäume auf einer grünen Wiese, umgeben von dichtem Wald. **In the Bad Driburg Wildlife Park, where native fallow deer roam majestically, the GPS trail "In the footsteps of the Count" offers visitors a fascinating journey. Cameroon sheep graze peacefully and combine nature and history.** The wildlife park in Gräflicher Park Bad Driburg ------------------------------------------------ The 7.5-hectare beech-covered wildlife park is part of Gräflicher Park. It is separated from the park by a so-called "Ha Ha ditch". A Ha Ha ditch is a dry but deep ditch with steep slopes. As an architectural design feature, it replaces walls or fences that would detract from the landscape. The wildlife park is home to around 30 fallow deer, both the normal brownish animals and a light-colored variety. Although fallow deer are now a common inhabitant of native forests, they are originally a deer species native to Asia Minor and the Near East. In ancient times, however, fallow deer were already settled in southern Europe. Later, in the Middle Ages, it was introduced to Central Europe as park game and later successfully reproduced in the wild. However, you are unlikely to see them as close as in the Bad Driburg game reserve on hikes through the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. Other inhabitants of the wildlife park are two camera sheep. The small Cameroon sheep originally comes from West Africa and is considered to be extremely undemanding, cold-resistant and hardy. In Europe, the fawn-colored animals are often used to graze large areas of grass. Cameroon sheep are uncomplicated to keep, they do not have typical sheep's wool and therefore do not need to be shorn. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By car: Start on the B64 in an easterly direction and follow the road for approx. 7.5 km. Then turn left onto Brakeler Straße (signposted towards Nieheim / Bad Driburg) and follow this road for about 1 km. Then turn right onto Brunnenstraße and after about 850 meters turn left towards Dr.-Brandis-Weg. After another 30 meters, turn left again onto Dr.-Brandis-Weg. After approx. 350 meters you will find the fallow deer enclosure Bad Driburg on the right-hand side By bus: If you are traveling by bus from Paderborn, take the S30 line in the direction of Bad Driburg, Goeken Backen. Get off at the bus stop "Bad Driburg, Polizei". From there it is only a 15-minute walk to the fallow deer enclosure. Read more License (master data) Bad Driburger Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concert - Concert - Concert - Food & Beverage - Pub/bar/tavern - Pub/bar/tavern - Bistro - Accomodations - Pension - Hotel - Pension - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Spa and rehabilitation clinic - Swimming pool - Nature trail - Tours 14.55 km - Themed trail 24.24 km - Regional bike tour 22.35 km - Regional bike tour Contact Brunnenstraße 33014 Bad Driburg