The "Dicke Baam" is an almost 500 year old linden tree. Not far was the Holy Cross Church. Today a large cross stands in front of the tree and ecumenical open-air services were held.

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Westerwälder Waldläufer

June 25, 2021

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The fat baam is really very impressive

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Elevation 470 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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52 %

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

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