Dub sedmi bratří, Remarkable tree in Budňany, Czech Republic

Dub sedmi bratří is a notable oak tree in Budňany standing about 16 meters tall within the Český kras Protected Landscape Area. Its thick trunk and broad crown make it a striking landmark in the surrounding countryside.

Dub sedmi bratří is an old boundary oak, a pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) about 350 years old, with a trunk circumference of roughly 460 cm and a height of 16 m. It is protected as a memorable tree, and some sources call it the largest tree in the Český kras Protected Landscape Area. Dry side branches and part of its originally forked trunk were removed in the past, and the tree is regularly treated.

The tree's name comes from a local legend that seven outlaw brothers divided their loot beneath it. It is an old boundary oak, and the name has stayed with the tree in local storytelling.

You can reach this tree via marked hiking trails including the red Vojta Náprstek Trail and blue route 1012 that pass through the area. Benches are positioned nearby, making it comfortable to spend time here and take in the surroundings.

The oak is said by some sources to be the largest tree in the Český kras Protected Landscape Area, with a trunk circumference of about 460 cm. Dry side branches and one part of its originally forked trunk were removed in the past, and the tree is regularly treated.