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Bismarck Oak

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Bismarck Oak

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Bismarck Oak

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Location: Oberkotzau, Landkreis Hof, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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1. Untreusee – View of Untreusee loop from Krötenbruck

13.6km

03:39

160m

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2. Small valley with pond – Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee loop from Autengrün

9.47km

02:37

160m

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3. Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee – Holzfabrik Water Mill loop from Eppenreuth

8.07km

02:12

120m

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 6, 2025

The oak was planted on Eppenreuther Weg by the Oberkotzau private owner Schödel on April 1, 1895, to mark Otto von Bismarck's 80th birthday.

In 1932, the tree was scheduled to be felled; the neighboring farmer complained about the sprawling tree, whose shade would impair crop growth. The owner refused.

In 1952 and 1953, a total of seven large branches were sawn off by unknown persons. Under District Administrator Heinz Schulze, the Bismarck oak was declared a nature reserve in October 1953.

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

January 17, 2020

Planted in honor, on the occasion of Otto von Bismarck's 80th birthday on April 1st, 1895.
The tree has survived quite a bit.

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Melanie

September 1, 2018

The Bismarck oak is located near the Untreusees and was planted in 1895 for the 80th birthday of Otto von Bismarck.
A beautiful and impressive tree - it is hard to believe that it is over 120 years old.

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: Oberkotzau, Landkreis Hof, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Bismarck Oak

1. Untreusee – View of Untreusee loop from Krötenbruck

2. Small valley with pond – Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee loop from Autengrün

3. Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee – Holzfabrik Water Mill loop from Eppenreuth

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