Tausendjährige Eiche bei Reith

The Thousand-Year Oak near Reith stands alone in a meadow at the village edge, displaying a massive trunk with considerable girth. Its structure shows typical characteristics of an ancient tree, with thick wood and branches that spread outward in all directions.

The tree received official protection status in 1959 and was formally designated as a natural monument in 1987. These two protective measures show growing recognition of its importance as a natural heritage site.

The tree has served as a meeting point for village celebrations over generations and remains a place where locals feel connected to their community history. Visitors often come to stand near it and experience this living link to Reith's past.

The tree is easily accessible near Reith and can be reached via walking paths connecting to the surrounding forest areas. Best visited in daylight and dry conditions to safely walk across the meadow to reach it.

The southern side of the trunk features a large notch extending from ground level to about three meters high, reinforced with iron pipes during restoration work. This repair method shows the efforts made to keep this ancient tree alive for future visitors.

Location: Oberthulba

Address: Weippertstrifter Weg 23, 97723 Oberthulba, Germany

GPS coordinates: 50.19557,9.92151

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03