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A Lush Forest Start with Many Biomes Nearby

A seed for explorers who enjoy a varied forest landscape and short treks to diverse biomes and structures.

An aerial view of a varied forest landscape with a mix of green and white trees, dark grey mountains, and blue rivers and lakes. A small red marker indicates the spawn point in a birch forest, surrounded by diverse terrain.
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
-24, 56
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed 6942694509321696

This seed gives you an immediate point of interest with an Amethyst Geode located just 8 blocks from your spawn point. You will land right on top of it, making it an easy first discovery. The surrounding area offers a mix of dense forests and rolling hills, providing a good base for early game exploration and resource gathering.

While the immediate spawn is in a birch forest, a variety of other biomes are within a short walk. You can find Dark Forests about 32 blocks away, and both Birch Forest and Pale Garden biomes are also within about 32 blocks. This means you will not have to travel far to experience different flora and fauna, making it an appealing world for players who enjoy biome diversity.

For those seeking a bit more adventure, a Ruined Portal is a reasonable 232 blocks away, and a Woodland Mansion can be reached after a walk of about 294 blocks. The close proximity of these structures, combined with the diverse biomes, makes this seed suitable for players who like to balance resource gathering with exploration and discovery.

What you land in

You spawn in an Old Growth Birch Forest at surface height y=74. The immediate area is fairly flat, characterized by tall birch trees and a gentle landscape. You will find the Amethyst Geode almost directly beneath you, providing a quick start to valuable resources. The forest around you is dense, offering ample wood.

Structures nearest to spawn

Several structures are found relatively close to spawn. An Amethyst Geode is just 8 blocks away, and a Ruined Portal is about 232 blocks from your starting point. You will need to travel a bit further for a Woodland Mansion at about 294 blocks.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode -24, 48 8
Ruined Portal 208, 64 232
Woodland Mansion 176, 272 294
Mineshaft 176, 320 331
Trial Chambers 304, 144 340
Ancient City -144, -368 441
Trail Ruins -384, -208 446
Jungle Temple 320, -480 637
Buried Treasure 697, 697 965
Shipwreck -1,040, 144 1,020
Ocean Ruin -288, 1,072 1,050
Village -464, -976 1,122
Pillager Outpost 1,072, -880 1,441
Ocean Monument -1,792, -736 1,937
Igloo 1,344, -1,440 2,027
Desert Well -1,976, 2,504 3,131
Stronghold 1,460, 212 1,492

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 primarily forested, with Forest and Dark Forest biomes dominating. You can find a rare Pale Garden biome about 32 blocks away, and Sparse Jungle and Bamboo Jungle biomes are also within a few hundred blocks, offering good variety.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 20% 160
Dark Forest 16.9% 32
River 8.9% 115
Jungle 8.9% 290
Plains 5.2% 476
Birch Forest 5% 32
Old Growth Birch Forest 4.8% 0
Savanna 4.6% 587
Ocean 4% 739
Pale Garden 3.9% 32
Sparse Jungle 3.1% 233
Cold Ocean 3.1% 790
Taiga 2% 898
Savanna Plateau 1.7% 590
Beach 1.4% 722
Stony Shore 1.3% 708
Bamboo Jungle 1.3% 272
Grove 1.3% 302

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 forest exploration and early access to different biomes and structures. The close Amethyst Geode is a nice bonus, and the varied biomes within a short distance make it easy to gather different resources and experience diverse landscapes without extensive travel. It is a good world for building a base and then slowly branching out.

Worth it for

  • Amethyst Geode just 8 blocks from spawn
  • Rare Pale Garden biome within about 32 blocks
  • Ruined Portal about 232 blocks away for early nether access
  • Woodland Mansion about 294 blocks for a mid-game challenge

Worth knowing

  • No dramatic terrain features directly at spawn
  • Nearest village is a long 1122-block trip
  • Ocean Monument is a very distant 1937 blocks away