Muttereiche, Natural monument in Hechingen, Germany.
Muttereiche is an old oak tree in a forest west of Hechingen-Stein, near a path towards Schloss Lindich. The tree stands in a protected landscape area and is today preserved as a natural monument.
The tree was an important gathering place for the Alemanni before Christianity spread throughout the region. Its history is closely tied to early settlement in the Starzeltal.
The oak served as a meeting place where people gathered for important conversations and decisions. Such trees held special meaning in community life.
The tree sits in a forested area and is reachable on foot, best approached with sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing. Visitors should start from Hechingen-Stein and follow the path towards Schloss Lindich.
By autumn 2016, the tree's crown snapped off, leaving only the massive stump visible today. This stump remains a reminder of its long history in the forest.
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