Szlak JelonkówLegends of Jelenia Góra and the Karkonosze
Old tales of the deer that gave the city its name, of hot springs, of the cruel princess of Chojnik Castle and of the mysterious Spirit of the Mountains. Choose a legend and read the full story.
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The deer legend – how Jelenia Góra got its name
A duke chased a red stag until, on a hilltop, he resolved to found a city. Hence the name and the coat of arms.
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The legend of the Cieplice springs – how a deer revealed the hot water
A deer led the duke to steaming water rising from the ground. So the Cieplice springs are said to have been found.
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The legend of cruel Kunigunde of Chojnik Castle
The beautiful, cruel lady of Chojnik demanded a deadly test of her suitors. How did her pride end?
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Rübezahl, the Spirit of the Mountains – a Karkonosze legend
The lord of the Karkonosze who counted turnips in a field – where did that strange name come from, and why does he hate it?
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