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Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

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Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

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Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

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    Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    2. Königsforst Forest Trails – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Rath

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    3. Königs Forest Trails – Shelter at the Rather Weiher loop from Rath

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    November 27, 2017

    Impressively large oak. It is difficult for the layperson to assess whether this really dates back to the imperial era. The new refuge right at the intersection of numerous hiking trails invites you to take a break. Mont Trödelöh (the highest mountain in Cologne) and the treading pool are other worthwhile destinations within walking distance.

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      April 8, 2018

      The Kaisereiche in Königsforst at the junction of the Brück-Forsbacher Weg and the Pionier-Hüttenwegs / Jägersweg.

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        January 27, 2019

        On November 17, 1908, Kaiser Wilhelm II had the original oak tree planted here. It served French occupation soldiers as a target for target practice. The tree did not survive. Fortunately, a tree grew on the opposite side, which has since been referred to as the imperial oak.
        The Imperial Oak stands at the intersection of the Pioneer-Hüttenweg-Brück-Forsbacher Weg and the Jägersweg. GPS coordinates N50.93325 E7.15211

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          Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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