Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Landkreis Harz
Thale
Natural Monument: Red Beech and White Beech
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Landkreis Harz
Thale
Natural Monument: Red Beech and White Beech
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 24 out of 25 hikers
Location: Thale, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
The peculiar tree shape was created when grazing cows were bitten about 200-250 years ago.
October 8, 2020
These beech trees, which actually grew with a straight trunk, were kept short by grazing cows around 200 - 250 years ago, and this is how the tree came into being. See information sign.
October 29, 2024
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