Pine of the 7 claws

Pine of the 7 claws

The Pino de las 7 garras is one of the best known trees, both in the Alto Tajo Natural Park and in the province of Guadalajara. It is a specimen of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) 23 metres high and a circumference of 3.85 metres at its base. It takes its name from the seven branches into which this tree used to branch, as we can only see six of them today, as one of them was cut off when it dried out.

Although it is in an acceptable state of conservation, another of the six remaining claws is dry as a sign of the vulnerability of old-growth trees in forests.

If you look around, you will see that this tree is considerably bigger than the rest. This is due to the affection and respect that the neighbours of Orea The locals have shown so much respect for this tree that they were so kind as to pardon it from the thinnings carried out in the forest during its more than 230 years of life. In the past, the locals believed that the seven claws of this pine tree were actually seven pinillos that had grown on top of a larger one, which gave rise to its ancient name: the Pino de los Siete Pinillos.

This tree singular is situated in the recreational area of the La Jícara Fountainlocated at the foot of the waters of the upper reaches of the river Dry Sickle. Its sandstone masonry fountain has an abundant flow of water all year round. It has a large shelter and furniture to enjoy a pleasant day in the countryside. Nearby you can visit wetlands and peat bogs, as well as enjoy the coolness of the countryside.
and the shade of the pine forests in the area.