Napoleonsbuche Gahmen, Nature monument in Gahmen, Lünen, Germany
This beech tree features two trunks that merge at a height of three meters, reaching a total height of 18 meters with a crown diameter of 14 meters.
The tree received protection status as a natural monument in 1935, standing near a former defensive boundary wall lined with trees and thorny shrubs in the 19th century.
Local folklore connects the tree to Napoleon Bonaparte, suggesting he rested beneath its branches during his retreat from the Russian campaign in 1812.
Visitors can reach the tree through agricultural fields, with access varying depending on harvest seasons and weather conditions.
During the drought years from 2018 to 2020, the Unna district implemented specialized irrigation measures to protect this 210-year-old natural landmark.
Location: Lünen
GPS coordinates: 51.59345,7.49886
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:43
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