Horse-head oak, Ancient oak tree in Ivenack, Germany
The Horse-head oak exhibits a massive trunk with deep furrows in its bark and spreads its branches across the surrounding woodland area.
Dating back to approximately 1300, this pedunculate oak has stood through centuries of European history as part of the Ivenacker Eichen collection.
The tree represents Germanic traditions of forest preservation, standing as a testament to natural heritage conservation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Visitors can access the tree through designated pathways in the Ivenacker Eichen park, which maintains protective barriers around the ancient specimen.
The trunk of this oak measures over 3.5 meters in diameter, placing it among the largest specimens of Quercus robur in Germany.
Location: Ivenack
Inception: 1300
Part of: Ivenacker Eichen
GPS coordinates: 53.71602,12.94981
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:57
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