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Stelmužė Oak, Ancient oak tree in Zarasai District, Lithuania

The Stelmužė Oak measures 3.5 meters in diameter and reaches 23 meters in height with a trunk circumference of 13 meters at its widest part.

Dating back approximately 1,500 to 2,000 years, this oak tree predates the formation of Lithuania and contained remnants of a Napoleonic soldier within its cavity.

The tree served as a sacred location for pagan ceremonies where priests maintained fires and performed rituals with offerings of goats, rye, and mead.

Visitors can locate the oak at coordinates 55.829806, 26.217389 in the former Stelmužė Manor park, which stands 160 kilometers from Vilnius.

Czech arborist Martin Nemec has monitored and maintained the oak since 2005, implementing strategies to protect it from infections and structural damage.

Location: Zarasai District Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.82981,26.21739

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53

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