Stuttgart District
Rems-Murr-KreisWelzheimWellingtonia Grove (Giant Sequoias) in Welzheim
Stuttgart District
Rems-Murr-KreisWelzheimWellingtonia Grove (Giant Sequoias) in Welzheim
Highlight • Natural Monument
Wellingtonia Grove (Giant Sequoias) in Welzheim
Hiking
4.9
(428)
Mountain biking
4.5
(114)
Cycling
5.0
(11)
Gravel riding
5.0
(3)
Road cycling
5.0
(3)
Running
5.0
(2)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald
Tips
November 23, 2024
Hiking
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June 19, 2020
Hiking
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August 21, 2020
Mountain biking
- In 1865, King Wilhelm I of Württemberg acquired seeds of the Californian giant sequoia (= Wellingtonia)
- from 1870 onwards, the young giant sequoias were planted in the forest throughout Württemberg
- in 1955, approx. 278 specimens of these giant sequoias were still present
- one of the largest locations of these trees is in the Welzheim forest
- information boards tell the story of the giant sequoia in Württemberg
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Wellingtonia Grove (Giant Sequoias) in Welzheim
4.8
(188)
616
hikers
6.25km
01:43
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(31)
85
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(36)
113
hikers
11.7km
03:09
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Details
Informations
Elevation 530 m
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