Gerd-Walter-Linde, Remarkable tree in Söflingen district, Ulm, Germany.
The Gerd-Walter-Linde is a single lime tree standing on the Hochsträß plateau, visible from across Ulm and the surrounding landscape. It can be accessed by walking paths in the Söflingen district of the city.
The tree was planted in 1950 when local conservationist Gerd Walter returned home after World War II. He gathered 50-pfennig coins from the post-war currency reform to purchase and plant it.
The tree holds meaning for locals who visit it to appreciate the view and connect with the area's conservation heritage. It represents how one person's initiative to restore nature after conflict became part of the community's identity.
The tree sits on a high plateau offering good views from multiple angles, making the walk worthwhile. Visit on clear days when the visibility extends across the full landscape.
The tree is named after Gerd Walter and is tied to an extraordinary personal story: he collected the coins to plant it after marrying his wife, making it one of the city's most personal monuments. Few visitors know this intimate connection between the tree and his life.
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