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Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Lauseiche

Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Lauseiche

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Lauseiche

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Naturpark Bayerischer Odenwald

Location: Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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December 4, 2022

Hiking

Whatever you agree on the name: the place itself is a very nice rest area, with its own treasure chest.

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November 16, 2021

Hiking

Not far from the Lauseiche, the old Limes line ran largely in a straight line through the Odenwald until it reached the Main near Woerth. The louse oak should actually be called "Lauscheiche" because it was used by the ancient Teutons to peer high in the crown of these trees into the hostile Roman territory. Of course, today's lukewarm oak no longer dates from Roman-Germanic times. Rather, it only reminds of the times when old and mighty oaks near the Limes were used by our ancestors for eavesdropping and spying.

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March 4, 2022

Hiking

There are a few variations on the naming of the louse oak according to the Odenwald Club's information board on the tree in question:

1. Pilgrims who came on their …

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Best routes near Lauseiche

4.8

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#1.

Lauseiche – Winnegraben Pond Biotope loop from Geierstal von Vielbrunn

16.5km

04:58

520m

520m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.6

(14)

60

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#2.

Lauseiche – Heune Columns at Bullauer Hill loop from Geierstal von Vielbrunn

19.6km

05:42

520m

520m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(12)

50

hikers

#3.

Lauseiche – Heune Columns at Bullauer Hill loop from Kleinheubach

15.1km

04:18

340m

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Elevation 490 m

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Location: Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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