Blücher-Eiche Ratekau, Historical oak tree near Landesstraße 309 in Ratekau, Germany.
The Blücher-Eiche stands as a dead pedunculate oak tree in Ratekau, marked by memorial stones and accompanied by a newly planted oak specimen.
In November 1806, Prussian Field Marshal Blücher met French Marshal Bernadotte at this location following the surrender after the Battle of Lübeck.
The oak tree appears in the official coat of arms of Ratekau municipality, representing a connection between natural heritage and local identity.
Visitors can find the Blücher-Eiche at coordinates 53.9355° N, 10.721° E, with two memorial stones providing historical information about the site.
Following the tree's death in 1998, authorities preserved the original trunk while planting a new oak to maintain the historical landmark's presence.
Location: Ratekau
GPS coordinates: 53.93550,10.72100
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:56
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