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Old Growth Forests and a Nearby Village

A balanced seed with quick access to a village and multiple forest biomes, ideal for a survival start.

An aerial view of a Minecraft landscape showing a large expanse of deep blue ocean, with several islands and a large landmass covered in various types of trees, predominantly birch and pine. A small marker indicates the spawn point on a forested island.
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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
-184, 72
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed 6020097979919433760

You will find a Trail Ruins just about 72 blocks from where you spawn, offering an immediate archeological adventure. This is a rare find so close to your starting point, giving you an early opportunity for unique loot and a sense of discovery right out of the gate. Prepare to dig.

Additionally, a village is located about 91 blocks away, making for a very quick and easy start to your survival journey. You can establish a safe base, trade with villagers, and gather essential resources without having to travel far from your initial spawn point. This proximity is a significant advantage.

Beyond the immediate structures, you'll also discover a Mineshaft about 82 blocks from spawn, providing another early game resource for ore and exploration. This seed truly sets you up for success with multiple points of interest just a short walk away, letting you get into the action quickly.

What you land in

You spawn in an Old Growth Birch Forest at surface height y=77. The immediate area around spawn is fairly flat, characterized by tall birch trees. You'll have plenty of wood resources readily available, and the open canopy offers good visibility for planning your next moves.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed offers a number of structures surprisingly close to spawn. Beyond the nearby Trail Ruins and Village, you can also reach a Shipwreck about 227 blocks away. For more advanced exploration, Trial Chambers are about 233 blocks out.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode -205, 63 23
Trail Ruins -192, 0 72
Mineshaft -224, 144 82
Village -256, 128 91
Shipwreck -336, -96 227
Ocean Ruin 48, 80 232
Trial Chambers -304, 272 233
Ruined Portal 80, 64 264
Igloo -688, 800 885
Ocean Monument 800, 256 1,001
Buried Treasure 825, -295 1,074
Jungle Temple 848, 752 1,236
Woodland Mansion 640, -1,120 1,449
Ancient City -720, -1,424 1,589
Pillager Outpost -1,872, 1,136 1,995
Desert Well 1,251, 1,700 2,170
Desert Pyramid 1,728, 1,616 2,458
Stronghold -252, 2,004 1,933

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 area around spawn is a mix of forest and ocean biomes. Old Growth Birch Forest is your starting point, with Taiga and Birch Forest also very close. You will find extensive Cold Ocean and Ocean biomes, making sea exploration a potential early game focus.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Ocean 17% 132
Cold Ocean 15.7% 128
Plains 6.8% 711
Deep Ocean 6.6% 256
Stony Shore 6.4% 96
Taiga 5.7% 45
Forest 5.2% 72
River 4.5% 101
Lukewarm Ocean 3.2% 675
Snowy Taiga 3.1% 685
Dark Forest 2.7% 195
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 2.7% 730
Deep Cold Ocean 2.5% 345
Jungle 2.4% 873
Birch Forest 2.2% 64
Old Growth Spruce Taiga 2.2% 258
Grove 2.1% 692
Beach 2% 215
Snowy Plains 1.4% 779
Old Growth Birch Forest 1.3% 0
Snowy Slopes 1% 769

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 want a fast-paced survival start with immediate access to essential structures and diverse biomes. It suits those who enjoy early exploration and resource gathering without extensive travel. The proximity of a village and several structures makes it excellent for new worlds.

Worth it for

  • Trail Ruins about 72 blocks from spawn for early archeology
  • Village about 91 blocks away for a quick and easy start
  • Mineshaft about 82 blocks from spawn for early resources and exploration
  • Shipwreck about 227 blocks away for additional loot
  • Trial Chambers about 233 blocks away for a challenge

Worth knowing

  • No dramatic terrain features directly at spawn
  • Nearest Stronghold is a long 1933-block trip
  • Rare biomes like Jungle are over 870 blocks away
  • No Desert Pyramid or Desert Well close by