A large common beech (Fagus sylvatica). The trunk circumference at a height of 1.30 m is approximately 3.85 m. The height of the beech is about 32 m. This tree was planted around 1855.

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Michel ✔

May 2, 2021

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In the immediate vicinity of the Mellnau hiking car park. If you're already here, you can try the water treading pool there.

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Jutta

March 2, 2024

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Forestry workers are currently working on the beech tree - the hollowed-out tree probably won't stand for much longer.

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1. Hundsburg Ruins – View from Stirnhelle loop from Mellnau

18.7km

05:13

370m

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2. Eichenhards Wall – Benches at the Forest Edge loop from Mellnau

4.43km

01:11

50m

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3. Eichenhards Wall – Benches at the Forest Edge loop from Mellnau

5.61km

01:29

50m

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

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Elevation 270 m

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Friday 23 January

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-5°C

38 %

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Great European Beech Near Forsthaus Mellnau

1. Hundsburg Ruins – View from Stirnhelle loop from Mellnau

2. Eichenhards Wall – Benches at the Forest Edge loop from Mellnau

3. Eichenhards Wall – Benches at the Forest Edge loop from Mellnau

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