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Dikke Boom of Verwolde

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Dikke Boom of Verwolde

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Dikke Boom of Verwolde

Name: Dikke Boom of Verwolde
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Location: Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands

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1. The Thick Tree of Laren – Huis Verwolde loop from Laren

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2. Huis Verwolde – The Thick Tree of Laren loop from Laren

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3. The Thick Tree of Laren – Huis Verwolde loop from Laren

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03:01

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SusannaR

February 26, 2025

Thick tree
Impressive appearance, photographed countless times, declared Tree of Gelderland 2018. It is clear that the Thick Tree appeals to the imagination of many. The age of this gigantic summer oak is estimated to be between 450 and 500 years! The forest giant almost had to be cut down in 1767, because two mill axles could be removed from the trunk. Fortunately, the then estate owners did not accept the offer of a local miller. He offered fl. 275.00 (a formidable amount at the time).

A few years ago, a special Thick Tree Path was constructed. The existing path was paved to increase the accessibility of the tree (so also for those who are less mobile). Yellow/black signs lead to the 'Pearl of Verwolde'. Along the way you will encounter other special trees, including the remains of 'Uncle Frits', an oak that was planted in 1791 on the occasion of the birth of Frederik van der Borch van Verwolde.

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Aad Milla

May 1, 2025

The thickness was considerably more in my memory. But everything from your youth seems bigger in retrospect than it really was. Anyway. More than the thickness, the age of the tree is impressive...

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Dikke Boom of Verwolde

1. The Thick Tree of Laren – Huis Verwolde loop from Laren

2. Huis Verwolde – The Thick Tree of Laren loop from Laren

3. The Thick Tree of Laren – Huis Verwolde loop from Laren

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