Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
Thuringia

Grandmother Sycamore Maple at Katzenstein

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
Thuringia

Grandmother Sycamore Maple at Katzenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Grandmother Sycamore Maple at Katzenstein

Recommended by 92 hikers out of 97

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Südharz

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Thuringia, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See hikes here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Grandmother Sycamore Maple at Katzenstein

    4.8

    (13)

    52

    hikers

    1. Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial – Salza spring loop from Salza

    7.73km

    02:06

    110m

    110m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.9

    (19)

    56

    hikers

    2. Hirschenteich – KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-Dora loop from Nordhausen Schurzfell

    14.0km

    03:53

    220m

    220m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    3.8

    (17)

    45

    hikers

    3. Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial – Salza spring loop from Obersalza

    5.96km

    01:39

    100m

    110m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Easy

    Tips

    August 10, 2022

    A highlight on an otherwise boring route, the sycamore is one of the most impressive trees I have seen.
    Especially the foot.
    Unfortunately the left branch has a crack.

    Translated by Google •

      February 12, 2022

      The tree is impressive, especially since it is said to be so old.

      Translated by Google •

        September 9, 2019

        According to Thüringer Allgemeine of April 11, 2015, this sycamore is estimated to be 400 years old. He is 14 meters high and stands at the foot of Katzenstein. Because of its distinctive growth form, it is under protection as a natural monument.
        Its name has been handed down in the vernacular over the decades.

        Translated by Google •

          December 29, 2020

          Above the "grandmother" you can see the "Katzenstein", a dolomite hardy.

          Translated by Google •

            August 7, 2024

            An old impressive tree right on the Karst hiking trail 👌

            Translated by Google •

              February 3, 2025

              Beautiful old and gnarled tree, immediately catches the eye.

              Translated by Google •

                In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

                Sign up for free

                Details

                Informations

                Elevation 260 m

                Weather

                Powered by AerisWeather

                Today

                Thursday 13 November

                14°C

                8°C

                0 %

                If you start your activity now...

                Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

                Most visited during

                January

                February

                March

                April

                May

                June

                July

                August

                September

                October

                November

                December

                See hikes here

                Take Me There

                Loading

                Location: Thuringia, Germany

                Other Popular Places to Check Out

                Mühlberg Trail

                Hunter's Bench with View of the Südharz Meadows

                Komödienplatz Picnic Shelter (Touringen Stamp Station No. 111)

                Ahornpark Ilfeld

                Memorial at the Crematorium

                Mühlenberg Information Pavilion

                Flehmüllers Oak (Touringen Stamping Point No. 110)

                Sattelköpfe bei Hörningen

                Dreitälerblick Viewpoint (HWN 93)

                View of Kohnstein Quarry

                Wartturm (Warttürmchen) Nordhausen

                Komödienplatz Shelter

                Explore
                RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
                B2B
                PartnersConnectEmbed routes
                Company
                PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
                Community
                Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
                Download the app
                Follow Us on Socials

                © komoot GmbH

                Privacy Policy
                Terms of Service
                Community guidelines
                Vulnerability disclosure program
                Imprint
                Information for law enforcement