The park is home to a flock of endangered Skudde sheep, which serve as 'living lawnmowers' to maintain the open meadow ecosystem.
The site sits on the grounds of the former Berlin-Lichtenberg marshalling yard, which was decommissioned in the 1990s.
It acts as a cold-air corridor, contributing to the urban climate regulation of the eastern Berlin districts.
The park features a historical train signal box that serves as a landmark of its industrial history.
Strict biodiversity management policies prohibit the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides on the park grounds.
Landschaftspark Herzberge is an urban nature preserve in Berlin-Lichtenberg characterized by its integration of industrial remnants and semi-natural landscapes. The park features a permanent flock of Skudde sheep, a rare breed used for landscape maintenance and biodiversity conservation. Spanning approximately 112 hectares, the terrain includes former railway yards, meadows, and orchards that provide habitats for various protected bird and insect species. The area is managed by the Agrarbörse Deutschland Ost e.V., which focuses on environmental education and cultural preservation. Visitors can walk along the 'Naturpfad' (nature trail) that interprets the site's transition from a railway hub to a wilderness park. The park maintains a distinct open-landscape character with minimal structural development.
The elevated paths overlooking the meadow areas provide the best vantage points to capture the flock against the backdrop of the industrial ruins.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the paths are often gravel or unpaved and can be uneven.
Bring binoculars if you are interested in bird watching, as the park is a sanctuary for migratory species.
Stay on marked paths to avoid disturbing the grazing sheep and the protected meadow ecosystems.
Do not attempt to pet or feed the sheep, as they are working animals and can react unpredictably to strangers.
Keep dogs on a short leash at all times to prevent them from harassing the grazing sheep and local wildlife.
