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A Village and Windswept Hills Near Spawn

Get a head start with a very close village and explore nearby varied terrain.

A 3D fly-over of a grassy plains biome with scattered trees, several winding rivers, and a large area of grey windswept hills. A small spawn marker is in the center.
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
+11
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, 8
Spawn biome
Plains
Seed 5229242117342146952

You will find a village just 41 blocks from spawn, a great way to kickstart your world with immediate resources and a safe place to rest. This proximity means you can quickly gather food, trade with villagers, and establish a temporary base without much exploration.

Beyond the immediate plains, this seed offers some interesting geological features not too far off. About 64 blocks away, you'll encounter Windswept Gravelly Hills, providing a change of scenery and potential for unique build sites or mining opportunities right at the start.

While the initial spawn area is fairly gentle, these nearby hills hint at a more varied landscape waiting to be explored. If you are looking for a world with readily available starting amenities and a moderate challenge just a short walk away, this seed is worth considering.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Plains biome at y=69, a common and relatively flat starting point. The immediate area around you is mostly grassy with scattered trees, offering a calm and accessible beginning to your journey. You are not far from a river, which is about 115 blocks away.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the village, the next closest structure of note is a Mineshaft about 225 blocks away. Other major structures like Trial Chambers (about 333 blocks) and a Ruined Portal (about 462 blocks) require a bit more travel, but are still within reasonable distance for early-game exploration.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 7, -4 12
Village 0, 48 41
Mineshaft 112, -192 225
Trial Chambers 64, 336 333
Buried Treasure -231, 361 426
Ruined Portal 224, -400 462
Shipwreck 160, 496 511
Trail Ruins -416, -528 683
Ocean Ruin 96, 752 749
Ocean Monument -160, 832 841
Igloo -1,168, 2,400 2,665
Stronghold -1,148, 772 1,386

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

Plains dominate the area, covering over a quarter of the visible map. However, you will find Windswept Gravelly Hills within about 64 blocks, offering a more dramatic landscape. Cold Ocean and Deep Cold Ocean biomes are also significant, starting about 389 and 544 blocks away respectively.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Plains 25.5% 0
Cold Ocean 19.6% 389
Deep Cold Ocean 16.7% 544
Forest 7.2% 320
River 6.9% 115
Ocean 5% 866
Beach 4.6% 345
Deep Ocean 4.4% 901
Taiga 3.4% 476
Windswept Gravelly Hills 2.8% 64
Old Growth Birch Forest 2.4% 763
Swamp 1.2% 326

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 value a quick and easy start with a nearby village for initial resources and safety. The close Windswept Gravelly Hills offer a nice contrast for building or resource gathering without long journeys. It suits those who want a blend of comfort and early exploration.

Worth it for

  • Village about 41 blocks from spawn — immediate resources and shelter
  • Windswept Gravelly Hills about 64 blocks away — unique terrain for building or mining
  • Mineshaft about 225 blocks away — early access to underground exploration

Worth knowing

  • Spawn is flat — nothing dramatic right at your feet
  • Nearest Trail Ruins are a long 683-block trip
  • No rare biomes particularly close to spawn