Helfenburk castle was later also known as Affenburk, because according to legend monkeys took possession of it and caused harm throughout the surrounding region.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Hrádek (Helfenburk) - Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Hrádek (Helfenburk)
- District / region
- Litoměřice
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 3 km SE of Úštěku
Approximate location on the map
The link searches for Hrádek (Helfenburk) and its surroundings. The sources do not establish the precise point of this legend.
Approximate location · municipality or area search. The distance comes from the sources, not a currently calculated route.
SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 123
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.