Tourism

Tourism

Tourists can help to contain the spread of the epidemic by behaving carefully and prudently - and by observing a few rules. The following rules of behaviour apply in particular:

  • Only dispose of food waste in closed waste containers!
  • Do not leave any food waste in the countryside!
  • Do not bring any food from your holiday or affected regions!
  • Clean your equipment thoroughly (clothing, footwear, bikes, walking poles, etc.)!
  • If you are travelling from affected areas, clean and disinfect your equipment thoroughly before you arrive!
  • Please do not feed leftover food to animals!
  • Keep away from domestic and wild pigs!
  • Do not touch any animal carcasses!
  • Report any carcasses found to the responsible authorised hunter immediately!


FAQs - Frequently asked questions for tourism

The most important questions and answers relating to ASF for pig farmers and farmers are summarised here:


  • Where do I report if I find a dead wild boar in the forest?

    Please do not approach wild boar carcasses and do not touch them. If you find one, please inform the veterinary office immediately.

  • What do I have to consider as a dog owner?

    In order to prevent wild boars from being disturbed and driven into flight or the virus from being spread unintentionally via contaminated footwear etc., visitors to the forest must only stay on paved forest paths or marked cycling, riding and hiking trails. For this reason, dogs must also be kept on a lead outside built-up areas. The only exceptions are for hunting, herding, assistance and rescue dogs during deployment and training. Gates must always be closed immediately when crossing the protective fence.

  • Which areas and paths may be used?

    In order to prevent wild boars from being disturbed and driven into flight or the virus from being spread unintentionally via contaminated footwear etc., visitors to the forest must only stay on paved forest paths or marked cycling, riding and hiking trails. For this reason, dogs must also be kept on a lead outside built-up areas. The only exceptions are for hunting, herding, assistance and rescue dogs during deployment and training. Gates must always be closed immediately when crossing the protective fence.