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Gypsy Oak

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Schalkau

Gypsy Oak

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Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Nature Park Trail around the Schaumburg near Schalkau

3.13km

01:05

90m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Schaumburg Castle Ruins – Domäne Schaumburg loop from Theuern

21.7km

06:06

390m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Schaumburg Castle Ruins – Johanniskirche Schalkau loop from Schalkau Mitte

19.9km

05:42

420m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Mareike

April 9, 2024

The oak tree is an impressive 350 years old. On a plaque you can read the legend behind its name. There are a table and benches for you to rest on.

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Aurelia

September 2, 2021

Nice rest area with information board by an old oak.

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Volker + Fahrrad

May 24, 2025

The "Gypsy Oak" near Schalkau in Thuringia is a listed tree and a well-known natural monument in the Sonneberg district. It is located at the foot of the Schaumberg mountain and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

According to legend, the name "Gypsies" (now Sinti and Roma) often settled here in the past because they had to camp outside of the villages.

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Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

Gypsy Oak

1. Nature Park Trail around the Schaumburg near Schalkau

2. Schaumburg Castle Ruins – Domäne Schaumburg loop from Theuern

3. Schaumburg Castle Ruins – Johanniskirche Schalkau loop from Schalkau Mitte

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