"Wild Meadows" are expansive natural landscapes where shaggy cattle and wild horses roam in small herds. Many such landscapes have emerged as conservation projects in recent years and have become a hidden gem for nature lovers. The nature guide presents the twenty most beautiful wild meadows of Schleswig-Holstein and answers questions such as: Why are only robust breeds suitable as four-legged landscape caretakers, how have large herbivores influenced the landscape since the Ice Age, or where can one obtain the meat of these cattle? Captivating landscape photographs inspire a visit, and area maps with hiking and biking trails make planning a trip to the wild meadows easier.