Linde

The lime tree comprises four distinct trunk sections originating from a common root system, with a crown diameter spanning 25 meters.

Dating from 760, this natural monument functioned as a judicial gathering space where local courts held proceedings from 1557 to 1796.

The tree hosts the Linden Blossom Festival every two years in June, featuring traditional costumes, singing groups, and historical performances.

The tree structure receives support from a framework of 80 beams between two stone rings, ensuring stability for its massive horizontal branches.

With a circumference of 120 meters, this lime tree maintains the largest preserved canopy among all documented specimens in Germany.

Location: Schenklengsfeld

Elevation above the sea: 318 m

GPS coordinates: 50.81900,9.84475

Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:40