Arnsberg District
Märkischer KreisLüdenscheidOld Beech
Arnsberg District
Märkischer KreisLüdenscheidOld Beech
Highlight • Natural Monument
Old Beech
Hiking
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Cycling
5.0
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Mountain biking
5.0
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Tips
June 7, 2026
Hiking
It must already be supported with steel cables so that its branches don't break...
The beech is a deciduous tree characterized by its extremely smooth, silver-grey bark and its ability to form very dense crowns.
Its wood is extremely hard, heavy, and elastic.
Beech trees can live for 300-500 years.
The oldest dated beech tree in continental Europe stands in the Austrian Kalkalpen National Park (Upper Austria). The tree is now over 550 years old.
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Nearby routes
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4.2
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95
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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10
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 450 m
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Location: Lüdenscheid, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany