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18-OCT-2018

Triberg

This is the world’s largest cuckoo clock, a distinction its held since 1997. It has become the main draw of Germany’s Eble Uhren-Park. Local clockmakers Ewald and Ralf Eble showcased their mastery of the craft in the creation of this massive cuckoo clock. They followed century-old blueprints to build a clock using traditional Black Forest craftsmanship—but 60 times the size. The dimensions are impressive: The clockwork is 15 feet tall and weights 6 tons. The cuckoo itself weighs 330 pounds, and the swinging pendulum is 26 feet long.Just like the smaller traditional models, the world’s biggest cuckoo clock has one weight to drive the pendulum and another to drive the cuckoo. Constructing the giant timepiece required a great deal of precision and mastery. Given its unprecedented size, every piece needed to be custom made.

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Milan Vogrin23-Dec-2018 13:22
Beautiful!V!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS23-Dec-2018 04:50
Super cool place. V
Helen Betts23-Dec-2018 00:50
They sure are big on clocks there! Great shot and interesting information. V.
Tom Munson23-Dec-2018 00:25
Great shot of this amazing clock and place, Jose.
Walter Otto Koenig22-Dec-2018 23:28
It would be interesting to be there at 12 o'clock and watch the 330lb. cuckoo emerge. "V"
janescottcumming22-Dec-2018 22:15
Interesting information about this amazing clock.
Range View 22-Dec-2018 22:06
A wonderful image of this amazing clock.
David.
Dennis Hoyne22-Dec-2018 21:53
I would love to hear it in person! So nicely photographed, Jose!
laine22-Dec-2018 19:51
I imagine it's echo across the mountains is a spectacular sound....V
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