diff --git a/src/pfwbged/folder/folder.py b/src/pfwbged/folder/folder.py
index a462bb9..cdcc975 100644
--- a/src/pfwbged/folder/folder.py
+++ b/src/pfwbged/folder/folder.py
@@ -108,8 +108,9 @@ class Folder(Container):
     def parent_folders_intid_tree(self, limit=5):
         intids = component.getUtility(IIntIds)
         l = [intids.getId(self)]
-        for parent in self.parent_folders():
-            l.extend(parent.parent_folders_intid_tree(limit=limit-1))
+        if limit > 0:
+            for parent in self.parent_folders():
+                l.extend(parent.parent_folders_intid_tree(limit=limit-1))
         return l
 
     def child_folders_brains(self):