On the southern slope of Králický Sněžník (1424 m), the Morava rises from limestone cavities called Tvarožné jámy, Curd Pits, after white moonmilk deposits resembling curd. According to legend fabulous treasures lie inside. Tales describe foreigners who could reach them, reflecting a historical reality: medieval prospectors in the Czech mountains were often Italians, and many places tell similar legends of them.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Králíky
- Municipality / starting point
- Králíky
- District / region
- Ústí nad Orlicí
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 33 km NW of Šumperka
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 179
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.