Overview
- On Sunday, roughly 600 animals were driven through the city by shepherd Thomas Gacksatter.
- The herd moved from summer pastures in the east and south to winter meadows west of Nuremberg, passing Wöhrder Wiese, Insel Schütt and the Hauptmarkt.
- Employees of the municipal environmental office accompanied the drive to manage the route and public safety.
- Spectators were asked in advance to keep paths clear, leash dogs and refrain from using drones.
- City officials reiterated that sheep grazing within urban areas is to be preserved and protected as part of the ecological program.