Friederikeneiche, Natural monument oak tree in Hude, Germany.
Description
The Friederikeneiche is an ancient oak standing in the protected Hasbruch nature reserve in Lower Saxony. The tree measures approximately 8 meters around its trunk and rises within a 630-hectare forest landscape.
History
The oak dates back roughly 1,200 years and ranks among the oldest of its kind in Germany. Its long existence makes it a living record of the region's distant past.
Culture
The tree bears the name of a regional duke's daughter, linking it to local nobility and leadership. Visitors today can understand this connection simply by learning about the naming choice.
Practical
Several hiking trails cross the Hasbruch reserve and lead to the oak with options for different route lengths. Wear sturdy footwear since the paths run through forest and varied terrain.
Did you know?
A large portion of the surrounding forest remains unmanaged and develops freely according to natural processes. This undisturbed forest growth creates conditions rarely seen elsewhere.
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