Spawn in Birch Forest with Peaks and Ancient City Nearby — Minecraft seed -2896640480717401435

A bird's eye view of a Minecraft world at spawn. It shows a central island covered in dense birch and oak forests, surrounded by blue ocean. To the north, a larger landmass with snow-capped peaks and more trees is visible. Rocky shores line the coast, and small scattered islands dot the sea. — 3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.

Version: Java 26.2

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26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn: -8, 104
Spawn biome: Birch Forest

Seed -2896640480717401435

You spawn in a birch forest, but the real draw of this seed is the easily accessible Trial Chambers, located about 232 blocks southwest of your starting position. This means you can quickly gear up and explore one of the game's newest challenges without a long journey, making it a good option for players who want action early.

If you are looking for more adventure, an Ancient City is also within reasonable reach, about 495 blocks east of spawn. This provides an excellent opportunity for late-game exploration and valuable loot, without having to travel thousands of blocks. You'll find plenty of resources to prepare for such an undertaking close by.

While the immediate spawn area is relatively calm, the surrounding landscape offers diverse biomes and structures for exploration. The world balances early game convenience with longer-term goals, providing a fulfilling experience for those who enjoy a mix of immediate action and planned expeditions.

What you land in

You land at coordinates (-8, 104) at a surface height of y=89, standing within a Birch Forest. The immediate area is fairly flat and densely wooded with birch trees, offering immediate access to wood. A river is also quite close, about 45 blocks away, providing an early water source.

Structures nearest to spawn

Several structures are within a few hundred blocks, including a Mineshaft about 114 blocks away and a Shipwreck about 190 blocks from spawn. Trial Chambers are accessible at about 232 blocks, making them an early-game objective. However, a Village and Woodland Mansion require much longer journeys.

Structure	Coordinates (X, Z)	Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode	`50, 48`	81
Mineshaft	`-80, 16`	114
Shipwreck	`160, 16`	190
Ocean Ruin	`-224, 160`	223
Trial Chambers	`-240, 96`	232
Ruined Portal	`352, 272`	397
Ancient City	`400, 384`	495
Woodland Mansion	`160, -592`	716
Trail Ruins	`-160, -816`	932
Buried Treasure	`-1,047, 457`	1,097
Village	`1,136, 144`	1,145
Ocean Monument	`1,328, 512`	1,397
Igloo	`-1,008, 1,280`	1,544
Pillager Outpost	`-2,336, 2,096`	3,064
Stronghold	`-268, 1,556`	1,475

Nearest instance of each type inside a 5,000-block box centred on spawn. Coordinates are the structure's origin; ancient cities and mineshafts sit far below the surface.

Biome mix around spawn

The spawn area is dominated by Ocean and various forest biomes like Birch Forest and Forest. For those seeking cooler climates, Snowy Slopes are about 202 blocks away, and Frozen Peaks about 226 blocks away, offering dramatic mountain scenery relatively close to spawn. There is also a small patch of Dark Forest about 143 blocks away.

Biome	Share	Nearest patch (blocks)
Ocean	24.4%	96
Forest	16.2%	32
Dark Forest	10.2%	143
Plains	9.8%	132
Old Growth Birch Forest	8.4%	160
Birch Forest	6.4%	0
River	5.4%	45
Stony Shore	4.7%	72
Cold Ocean	3.7%	737
Deep Ocean	2.2%	730
Grove	1.8%	401
Beach	1.7%	417
Taiga	1.5%	730
Meadow	1.5%	533

Surface biome sampled on a grid across a 2,048×2,048 block box centred on spawn. Biomes under 1% share are omitted, except the biome you spawn in.

Is this seed for you?

This seed is best for players who enjoy a mix of early game action and medium-range exploration. It provides quick access to a Trial Chamber for immediate challenge and an Ancient City for a more substantial adventure within a manageable distance. The nearby mountains are also ideal for establishing a scenic base early on.