Northeast of Police stretches a group of rocks called Stěny. The sandstone forms a maze of caves and boulders. One rocky complex is known as Blacksmith’s Ravine, supposedly named after a blacksmith who was the sole survivor of a captured band of robbers. The robbers’ treasure is hidden here and is said to become accessible on Palm Sunday during the reading of the Passion.
Location and map
- Place
- Police Nad Metují
- Municipality / starting point
- Police Nad Metují
- District / region
- Náchod
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 14 km N of Náchoda
Northeast of Police stretches a group of rocks called Stěny. The sandstone forms a maze of caves and boulders. One rocky complex is known as Blacksmith’s Ravine, supposedly named after a blacksmith who was the sole survivor of a captured band of robbers. The robbers’ treasure is hidden here and is said to become accessible on Palm Sunday during the reading of the Passion.
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Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 264
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.