프리츠워크‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 천연기념물

THE TREE IS 350-400 YEARS OLD! Linden tree in Brünkendorf - species: Small-leaved lime - located on a traffic island in the village. Hollow trunk base with openings in the trunk. Two-trunked crown structure. The tree used to have a bell that summoned the villagers. TRULY BEAUTIFUL!

The 23-hectare protected forest serves to preserve and develop a groundwater-influenced pedunculate oak-hornbeam forest with holly, as well as stands of alder and ash, while simultaneously safeguarding the water balance and habitats of endangered plant species. As a particularly valuable remnant of such a mixed deciduous forest in the sparsely wooded Prignitz region, it is being scientifically monitored long-term and without direct human intervention to study forest development, soil, flora, fauna, and natural self-organization processes. At the same time, the area functions as a forestry demonstration plot, conserves forest genetic resources, and contributes to the long-term preservation of biodiversity in self-regulating communities.

A truly interesting and legendary place! So, this is where King Hinz from the legend rests! In November 2023, the Royal Hall of Seddin was discovered nearby, the largest of its kind in Northern Europe to date. The building measured 10 meters wide and 31 meters long and likely served as a meeting place. In October 2024, further archaeological discoveries were made, including the remains of a densely built Bronze Age settlement. These finds confirm the importance of the Seddin region as a center of Bronze Age culture and trade.

The "King's Grave" is considered the most important burial site of the 9th century BC in northern Central Europe. Its enormous size, the special construction of the burial mound, the large stone burial chamber with clay plaster and painting, together with the rich grave furnishings, reflect the existence of a Late Bronze Age elite in the Prignitz.

It is always nice to see that such giant trees still exist.

There isn't much to see here other than a large hill.

But the way there isn't exactly the best.

The question always comes up: what is a highlight and what is not? I would have driven past WITHOUT that red button on my map. Now I'm glad I got to see this tree veteran. Not in the park, but here, me on my bike, somewhere in the middle of nowhere! Great and THANK YOU!