Castanyer de Can Cuc, Monumental chestnut tree in Cànoves i Samalús, Spain.
The enormous chestnut tree stands 24 meters tall with a crown spread of 25 meters, making it the largest documented specimen in Catalonia.
In 1936, the tree endured a three-day fire in its trunk, followed by another incident in the 1980s, yet continued to survive and grow.
The Generalitat of Catalonia designated this chestnut tree as a Monumental Tree, recognizing its significance in regional natural heritage.
Visitors can reach the tree by following the forest trail from Cànoves village to Vallfornès reservoir, with clear signs marking the path.
A charcoal maker once lived inside the tree's hollow trunk for eighteen months, demonstrating the extraordinary size of its internal cavity.
Location: Cànoves i Samalús
Elevation above the sea: 786 m
Height: 24.17 m
Diameter: 25.32 m
GPS coordinates: 41.73650,2.34762
Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:00
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