König Georgs Eiche, Natural monument in Kirchwehren, Seelze, Germany.
König Georgs Eiche is a natural monument in the forest near Kirchwehren in Seelze. The old oak tree stands among a group of mature oaks near the forestry house, surrounded by forest paths and woodland.
The monument was named after King George V of Hanover, who visited a local shooting festival in 1864. The original trunk later broke during a storm, and the designation was transferred to another oak tree.
The tree's name commemorates a royal visit to a local shooting competition in the 19th century. A round stone table with benches was built around the oak to create a gathering place for visitors.
The location is accessible via forest paths in a larger woodland area near Seelze. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, as paths can become muddy depending on weather conditions.
The name was transferred to a different oak tree in the 1970s, though the official monument designation never officially changed. This created an interesting connection between the original royal connection and the current location.
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