Plague tilia, Natural monument in Wanfried, Germany
The summer linden tree stands 18 meters tall with a circumference of 4.31 meters near the right bank of the Werra River, behind the local cemetery.
The tree was planted in 1683 on a leper's field as a memorial following a devastating plague epidemic that claimed numerous lives in Wanfried.
Pastor Johannes Gleim planted this linden tree on the grave of his friend, Cantor Jakob Faber, establishing a living memorial for all plague victims.
The tree, designated as natural monument ND 636.510 since 1936, remains accessible to visitors through walking paths along the Werra River near the harbor area.
At 350 years old, the Pestlinde maintains its vitality despite hollow sections, standing as a testament to survival at 166 meters above sea level.
Location: Wanfried
Inception: 1683
Elevation above the sea: 166 m
GPS coordinates: 51.18557,10.16475
Latest update: May 16, 2025 00:44
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