Betteleiche, Natural monument oak tree in Mülverstedt, Germany.
The Betteleiche features a distinct hollow trunk carved into its structure, standing within the boundaries of Hainich National Park near Mülverstedt.
From 1442 to 1525, monks from St. Catherine's Monastery in Eisenach used this oak tree as a collection point for donations at their Ihlefeld outpost.
The name Betteleiche derives from its function as a place where local residents left offerings and prayer requests for the monks residing in the area.
Visitors can reach the tree through multiple paths, including the 12-kilometer Betteleichenweg circular trail that starts in the town of Kammerforst.
The trunk's cavity, initially created by monks to protect donations, has expanded over centuries due to natural weathering processes.
Location: Mülverstedt
GPS coordinates: 51.08580,10.40220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:00
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