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Hangman's Oak

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Hangman's Oak

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Hangman's Oak

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Location: Dürrholz, Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Hangman's Oak – Urbacher Weiher loop from Urbach

10.7km

02:52

130m

120m

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

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2. View of Reichenstein Castle – Dürrholz Nature Discovery Trail loop from Steimel

16.5km

04:37

320m

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

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3. Hangman's Oak – Ancient Oak Tree in Westerwald loop from Daufenbach

5.82km

01:34

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Roland

January 1, 2026

Two truly impressive oak trees, estimated to be around 500 years old. Their trunk circumferences measure 4.75 m and 4.87 m, respectively. This translates to diameters at breast height (DBH) of 1.51 m and 1.55 m. Consequently, they are protected as natural monuments. It's also wonderful to see how vital they still are.

According to the information panel, it is believed that court was once held here. Unfortunately, there is no written proof of this. However, it was indeed common practice to hold court in the open air so that God could be a witness. One tree served as the place of judgment, and a neighboring one as the executioner's tree, should the verdict be deemed appropriate.

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Ralf

March 6, 2021

Impressive trees that have stood there for 500 years.

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Elevation 360 m

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Hangman's Oak

1. Hangman's Oak – Urbacher Weiher loop from Urbach

2. View of Reichenstein Castle – Dürrholz Nature Discovery Trail loop from Steimel

3. Hangman's Oak – Ancient Oak Tree in Westerwald loop from Daufenbach

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