Bosque del Tejedelo, Ancient yew forest in Requejo, Spain
Bosque del Tejedelo is an ancient yew forest in the Sierra de Gamoneda and contains over one hundred yew trees that are several hundred years old at an elevation of around 1,350 meters. Various other tree species such as oaks, ash trees, hazelnuts, holly, and willows grow mixed in among the dominant yew stands.
The forest developed over thousands of years and was shaped by trees that found refuge here through changing climate conditions. Some of the yew trees are over one thousand years old and show the long history of this forest region.
Yew trees here hold spiritual meaning in local traditions and are deeply connected to the region's identity in Zamora. Visitors come to experience these ancient trees and feel their connection to the land.
Two walking trails lead visitors through the forest, with one going to the Peñas del Veladero viewpoint and the other connecting the largest yew stands. The forest path is best accessed during dry weather, as the higher elevation and damp conditions can make surfaces slippery.
Some of the yew trees reach circumferences of up to 8 meters and heights of about 13 meters, showing their exceptional size. These dimensions are unusual for yew stands and make the forest a rare example of such mighty, old trees in their natural setting.
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