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Natural Monuments

Gießen District

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Adlereiche (Eagle Oak)

Natural Monuments

Gießen District

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Adlereiche (Eagle Oak)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Adlereiche (Eagle Oak)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Location: Bischoffen, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Tips

March 3, 2024

Hiking

The eagle oak is not located directly on the side of the path. You have to go a little way into the forest to examine you. But with a tree so steeped in history, it's definitely worth it.

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Daniel Meißner

April 17, 2020

Hiking

Beautiful old oak with a great story

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March 4, 2024

Hiking

The "Adler Oak" (approx. 400 years old) is not that easy to find despite the sign, but it's worth it: it is still a "power tree". According to tradition, it got its name because in the 19th century, after a very stormy night with a terrible storm, the forester at the time found a "golden eagle" on it and then unfortunately shot it. He later had it stuffed and it is said to have been on display in the Giessen Museum until 1944, when the museum was destroyed in the war.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Adlereiche (Eagle Oak)

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#1.

Adlereiche (Eagle Oak) – View of Aartalsee loop from Bischoffen

6.23km

01:42

100m

90m

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

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Easy

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#2.

Adlereiche (Eagle Oak) – View of Aartalsee loop from Bischoffen

4.26km

01:10

70m

70m

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

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Easy

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#3.

Viewpoint at Mellberg – View of Aartalsee loop from Bischoffen

12.2km

03:22

210m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Bischoffen, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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