Balderschwang Yew
The Balderschwang Yew is an ancient European yew in Bavaria. It has two hollow trunks and stands alone on a mountain pasture. It is estimated to be between 600 and 1,000 years old, and is possibly the oldest tree in Germany.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: remarkable tree in Germany
- Also known as: “2000-jährige Eibe” and “Balderschwang yew”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Siplinger Kopf and Obere Socheralpe.
Siplinger Kopf
Peak
Photo: Springginggelar, Public domain.Obere Socheralpe
Cabin
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gschwend and Schlipfhalden.
Balderschwang Yew
- Categories: remarkable tree, natural monument in Germany, and tourism
- Location: Balderschwang, Oberallgäu, Bavarian Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.46819° or 47° 28′ 6″ north
Longitude
10.11546° or 10° 6′ 56″ east
Height
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
8FVGF498+75
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=tree
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Balderschwang Yew” goes by many names.
- German: “Alte Eibe von Balderschwang”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Alpe Unterbalderschwang and Balderschwang Süd.
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