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Site of the Hölzlekönig Fir

Natural Monuments

Site of the Hölzlekönig Fir

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Site of the Hölzlekönig Fir

Recommended by 75 hikers out of 82

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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Location: Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Best Hikes to Site of the Hölzlekönig Fir

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1. Wild Boar Enclosure Natzental – Red Deer Enclosure Natzental loop from Neckarstadt

7.25km

01:57

80m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Boardwalk at Schwenninger Moos – Schwenninger Moos Viewpoint loop from Schwenningen

18.8km

04:56

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wanne Lookout Tower – Münsterbrunnen Villingen loop from Eisstadion

13.9km

03:43

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

April 16, 2025

Until it collapsed in October 1990, the Hölzlekönigin (Queen of Trees), a mighty silver fir, stood on this site, 42 meters tall and 4.8 meters across. The approximately 300-year-old tree had a wood volume of approximately 40 cubic meters. Even after 35 years, its remains can still be seen. Its old wood now provides a habitat for many microorganisms, insects, and birds.

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Der Hoedoetter 🌲⛰️🌳

March 8, 2023

If you continue here, you will come directly to the Schwenninger Moos.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

April 16, 2025

For many years, the Hölzlekönig (King of the Woods) in the Schwenningen Forest was considered Germany's tallest silver fir. Even after a severe storm tore off both of its main branches in 1876, it was still described as 42 meters tall and with a timber volume of 64 cubic meters. Another storm snapped it off at a height of 20 meters in 1915. The final demise of the tree, presumably around 400 years old, came in 1940. The Hölzlekönig lives on in local legends and as a symbol of the Schwenningen carnival.

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Location: Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Site of the Hölzlekönig Fir

1. Wild Boar Enclosure Natzental – Red Deer Enclosure Natzental loop from Neckarstadt

2. Boardwalk at Schwenninger Moos – Schwenninger Moos Viewpoint loop from Schwenningen

3. Wanne Lookout Tower – Münsterbrunnen Villingen loop from Eisstadion

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