Sequoias in the Black Forest? This is possible thanks to King Wilhelm I of Württemberg. The nature-loving ruler was a great friend of giant trees. So he had seeds sent from America for his botanical garden in Stuttgart, the Wilhelma. However, there is said to have been a mishap when ordering: instead of a lot of seeds (about 15 grams), the royal gardener received “a lot” (500 grams). That's why you can find North American trees in the Black Forest and on the Swabian Jura from time to time, including here.

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November 28, 2020

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Mighty sequoia on the outskirts of Bad Herrenalb.

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June 18, 2020

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Wherever you go and encounter these huge trees. Again and again the size and scope of the trees are amazing.

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1. Bad Herrenalb loop on the Albtal.Abenteuer.Track

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2. Hans Knoll Bridge – Alb River Trail loop from Bad Herrenalb

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3. Schweizerkopf Hut Viewpoint – Hans Knoll Bridge loop from Bad Herrenalb

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Location: Bad Herrenalb, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) near Bad Herrenalb

1. Bad Herrenalb loop on the Albtal.Abenteuer.Track

2. Hans Knoll Bridge – Alb River Trail loop from Bad Herrenalb

3. Schweizerkopf Hut Viewpoint – Hans Knoll Bridge loop from Bad Herrenalb

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