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A Birch Forest Start with Close Amethyst and Cherry Groves

This seed drops you into a pleasant birch forest with an amethyst geode nearby and striking cherry groves to the south.

A 3D fly-over rendering of the spawn area, showing a river cutting through a mix of green forests, light green plains, and a patch of pink cherry trees to the south, with mountains visible to the west and north.
3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.
Version
Java 26+
Spawn
24, -40
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed -6946300516908566347

You spawn in a gentle Old Growth Birch Forest, but the real gem is the Amethyst Geode just about 19 blocks away. It is practically right under your feet, making for an incredibly fast start to gathering some valuable crystals. This is a very convenient find for early game progression.

While the immediate spawn is quite green and forested, you do not have to travel far for more diverse scenery. Head about 202 blocks south and you will discover a beautiful Cherry Grove, adding a splash of vibrant pink to the landscape. This area provides a lovely aesthetic and a change of pace from the surrounding woods.

Beyond the initial forest, the world opens up to include a variety of biomes within a few hundred blocks, including a River about 64 blocks away and expansive Plains about 192 blocks out. You will find plenty of resources and exploration opportunities, whether you prefer forests or open land.

What you land in

You land at y=69, comfortably within an Old Growth Birch Forest. The terrain around spawn is gently rolling and heavily wooded, providing immediate access to wood resources. You will find yourself surrounded by birch trees, with a small Amethyst Geode almost directly beneath your spawn point, making for a very quick start.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the very close Amethyst Geode, the nearest major structures are a Village about 216 blocks away and Trial Chambers about 220 blocks out. Other structures like a Ruined Portal and Mineshaft are a bit further, around 300 blocks, requiring a moderate walk.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 36, -25 19
Village 160, 128 216
Trial Chambers 144, -224 220
Ruined Portal 64, -336 299
Mineshaft 288, -208 313
Ancient City -336, -256 420
Buried Treasure 57, -471 432
Ocean Ruin 96, -512 477
Shipwreck 240, -608 608
Trail Ruins -736, -416 848
Woodland Mansion 176, -896 869
Jungle Temple 144, -1,168 1,134
Ocean Monument 1,344, -272 1,340
Igloo -1,312, 288 1,376
Swamp Hut 864, -1,344 1,551
Pillager Outpost -1,536, 784 1,764
Desert Pyramid 1,792, 640 1,894
Stronghold 228, -1,788 1,760

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 immediate area is dominated by Forest and Old Growth Birch Forest, but a Cherry Grove appears about 202 blocks south, offering a visually striking contrast. Plains and Savanna biomes are also present within a few hundred blocks, giving you a good mix of environments to explore.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 16.3% 32
Lukewarm Ocean 10% 702
Savanna 9.8% 224
Ocean 7.5% 353
Plains 7.1% 192
Dark Forest 7% 272
River 5.7% 64
Meadow 5% 143
Taiga 4.5% 421
Old Growth Birch Forest 4.4% 0
Grove 3.2% 250
Birch Forest 3.1% 91
Beach 2.6% 226
Savanna Plateau 2.4% 244
Deep Ocean 2.1% 917
Old Growth Pine Taiga 2% 792
Stony Shore 1.6% 779
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 1.3% 930

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 ideal for players who appreciate a gentle start with immediate access to unique resources. If you enjoy building in forested areas but also want a striking, colorful biome like a Cherry Grove nearby for aesthetic builds, this seed is a solid choice. It is also great for those who value quick access to amethyst.

Worth it for

  • Amethyst Geode about 19 blocks from spawn — extremely fast access to crystals
  • Cherry Grove about 202 blocks away — a beautiful and distinct biome within easy reach
  • Village about 216 blocks away — a quick source of early game supplies and villagers
  • Trial Chambers about 220 blocks away — early access to new combat challenges

Worth knowing

  • Spawn area is mostly Old Growth Birch Forest and Forest — not dramatically varied right at the start
  • Ancient City is about 420 blocks away — requires a bit of a trek for deep exploration