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Old Tjikko- The oldest clonal tree

Location

Fulufjället

Sweden

61° 34' 59.9988" N, 12° 40' 0.0012" E

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General info:

Old Tjikko is the world's oldest individual clonal tree. The age of this Norway Spruce tree is an unbelievable 9,550 years and it is located on Fulufjället Mountain in Sweden.

The trunk itself is estimated to be only a few hundred years old, but the tree as a whole has survived almost ten thousand years due to a process known as layering. When branches touch ground, they can sprout new roots and if the original trunk dies, the root system is still alive and may sprout a new trunk.

The age of the tree has been determined by carbon dating of the root system under the tree.

Getting there:

The tree is located on Fulufjället Mountain. There is a small path leading up towards the tree. However, it is unmarked, as park rangers do not want to encourage large groups of tourists to surround the tree. A free guided tour can be arranged at the entrance (Naturum) that can take tourists to the tree.

The closest village is Särna.

Costs:

It is free to hike in Fulufjället area.

Interesting places nearby

Kläppen Ski Resort

Kläppen is located in Sälen, one of the biggest ski areas in Sweden. The Sälen ski resort includes the ski areas of Kläppen, Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen, Hundfjället and Stöten.

Kongsberg

Kongsberg ski resort is only 1 hour drive from Oslo, offer 10km of groomed runs, and has a drop of 330m. There are 5 ski lifts, including a 4-seat express lift, and the combined lift capacity is 7200 persons per hour.

Kungsberget

Kungsberget Ski Centre, one of Sweden's biggest facilities outside of the northern alpine area, offers you 17 slopes and 10 ski lifts with a maximum slope length of 1600 metres and a vertical drop of 200 metres.

Kvitfjell

On Kvitfjell you'll find everything from steep private://black diamondprivate:// runs, to runs ideal for family skiing, when speed is not the first priority.

Kåbdalis

Kåbdalis is the best place for winter sports in the Jokkmokk area, Northern Sweden.

BASE: 1181ft
SUMMIT: 1870ft
VERTICAL DROP: 688ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 4
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 3

Hovden

We have ski facilities and slopes for everyone. No matter whether this is your first time on skis or you are an experienced skier, you will find your favourite slope here. Children and beginners will love Tusseland.