It is a winter lime tree (Tilia cordata), which was first referred to as the "millennial linden tree" on a historical postcard. It is certainly not 1,000 years old, it was probably planted there by monks in the 13th century. At that point they had dammed the Nuthe and built a water mill. The linden tree was probably planted to provide a landmark for the mill. The mill later fell into disrepair and inspired the Schönhannchen legend. Today the linden tree is a registered natural monument.

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1. Weir on the Königsgraben – Kolzenburg Village loop from Luckenwalde

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2. St. Johannis Church – Luckenwalde City Park loop from Luckenwalde

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3. St. Johannis Church – Luckenwalde City Park loop from Luckenwalde

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Location: Luckenwalde, Teltow-Fläming, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany

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Thousand-Year-Old Linden in Elsthal

1. Weir on the Königsgraben – Kolzenburg Village loop from Luckenwalde

2. St. Johannis Church – Luckenwalde City Park loop from Luckenwalde

3. St. Johannis Church – Luckenwalde City Park loop from Luckenwalde

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