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Ancient Giant Beeches

Ancient Giant Beeches

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Ancient Giant Beeches

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Location: Heist-Op-Den-Berg, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Jeff S

July 30, 2021

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You don't see them much bigger than here...

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July 6, 2020

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A number of gigantic ancient beeches and oaks grow in the 20 hectare castle park. The beautiful park has also been open to the public since October 2018.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

November 9, 2025

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There are quite a few old beech trees here. Some, however, are already dead.

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Elevation 40 m

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Monday 11 May

13°C

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38 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Heist-Op-Den-Berg, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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