Three-Legged Spanish Oak of Mendaza

The Three-Legged Spanish Oak features a hollow trunk supported by three massive legs, with a diameter reaching 19.20 meters at its widest point.

This Holm oak has grown in the mountainous region of Navarre for approximately 1,200 years, making it one of the oldest trees in the Iberian Peninsula.

Local residents regard the oak tree as a member of their community, regularly visiting and conversing with this ancient living entity of Mendaza.

Located at 722 meters elevation in Navarre, the oak requires careful preparation for visits as the observation facilities remain limited in the area.

The oak received 14,456 votes during the 2020 Tree of the Year competition, placing ninth in the national contest by Bosques Sin Fronteras.

Location: Mendaza

Elevation above the sea: 722 m

Diameter: 19.2 m

GPS coordinates: 42.64308,-2.23214

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07