Near the burgrave's house in the first courtyard the ground sometimes parts and fiery barrels roll out, hurtling down to the castle well. Flames shoot from them and often only the red-hot iron hoops can be seen. Soldiers once tried to steal the communion wine stored here. Just as they almost found it, the barrels rolled from the cellars by themselves and vanished.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Karlštejn- Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Karlštejn
- District / region
- Beroun
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 9 km SE of Berouna
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 158
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.