In the ruins of Šlikovka castle, also called Freudenstein, the ghost of an enchanted knight appeared at night playing skittles. According to legend a chance witness became rich after taking a silver ball away from the ghostly game.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Jáchymov
- Municipality / starting point
- Jáchymov
- District / region
- Karlovy Vary
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 15 km N of Karllových Varů
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 140
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.