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World's Largest Wooden Bear Sculpture
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World's Largest Wooden Bear Sculpture
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World's Largest Wooden Bear Sculpture
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Staufer
March 4, 2026
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The large bear sculpture at Guteneck is reportedly the world's largest bear carved from a single tree trunk using chainsaws. It stands on the grounds of Guteneck Castle in the Schwandorf district and was carved from a poplar tree in May 2017.
Height & Weight: The giant sculpture towers nearly 10 meters (approx. 9.94 m) in height. The 13-ton artwork was carved by Joachim Pochert and his team.
The sculpture is a popular photo subject and is decorated for different seasons, such as the Christmas market.
Height & Weight: The giant sculpture towers nearly 10 meters (approx. 9.94 m) in height. The 13-ton artwork was carved by Joachim Pochert and his team.
The sculpture is a popular photo subject and is decorated for different seasons, such as the Christmas market.
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Hel
November 14, 2021
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Largest bear carved out of a tree, is in the Guinness Book with over 10m. He is currently decorated with a red Santa Claus coat for the Christmas market at Guteneck Castle.
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HAIBIKE 🇩🇪
April 27, 2022
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Whether in winter or summer, the bear always wears the right clothes
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