The mother beech is an approximately 120-year-old natural monument. Unfortunately, their days are numbered. The tree had to be secured with a steel cable because he threatened to fall. Due to fungal attack and rot, it can not be kept alive for much longer. If you still want to see this monument, you should go or hike soon.

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March 21, 2022

Cycling

Unfortunately, today you can only admire the tree stump of the once magnificent mother beech. The tree was felled a few years ago.

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Tilo

February 19, 2017

Hiking

when you come out of the forest you see a beautiful landscape, you have to see

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Elevation 730 m

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