World Grand Est

Legendes dans la région "Grand Est" (36 légendes)

[Riquewihr (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/07/26.
Themes: Argent Attaque Condamnation Emmuré Guerre Jugement Légende historique Mort Origine d'un nom Pauvre Pillage Punition Rempart | Fortification Sculpture Siège Statue Trahison

Little known is an old sculpture built into the stable of a private house against the town wall of Riquewihr. It depicts a man carrying a heavy sack. A local legend of Riquewihr is attached to this figure. During the Thirty Years’ War, in 1635, the enemies once laid siege … Read more

The Legend of the Burgher of Zellenberg

[Riquewihr (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/07/26.
Themes: Argent Attaque Condamnation Emmuré Guerre Jugement Légende historique Mort Origine d'un nom Pauvre Pillage Punition Rempart | Fortification Sculpture Siège Statue Trahison

Little known is an old sculpture built into the stable of a private house against the town wall of Riquewihr. It depicts a man carrying a heavy sack. A local legend of Riquewihr is attached to this figure. During the Thirty Years’ War, in 1635, the enemies once laid siege … Read more

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

The Legends of Chalmont Snippet

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

The Ghost Herd
- The Ghost Herd
[Grussenheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes: Berger Chien Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Lieu hanté Minuit Mouton Nuit Pont Troupeau

Between Elsenheim and Illhaeusern, on the bridge over the Kreuzoderbach, a ghostly shepherd wanders with his flock and his black dog. A farmer who wished to cross the bridge at eleven o’clock at night found it blocked by a sheepfold in which the flock stood. He waited quietly for them … Read more
The Ghost Herd
- The Ghost Herd

The Legend of the Ghost Herd at the Kreuzoderbach Bridge Snippet

[Grussenheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes: Berger Chien Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Lieu hanté Minuit Mouton Nuit Pont Troupeau

Between Elsenheim and Illhaeusern, on the bridge over the Kreuzoderbach, a ghostly shepherd wanders with his flock and his black dog. A farmer who wished to cross the bridge at eleven o’clock at night found it blocked by a sheepfold in which the flock stood. He waited quietly for them … Read more

Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
L'Alsace - Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
[Biederthal (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 05/07/26.
Themes: Animal Château Chien Lieu hanté Transformation en animal

It is said that a bewitched being haunts Biederthal Castle in the form of a great black dog, known as the “Laxi dog.” This is supposed to be the castle’s former owner, Alexis von Reichenstein—Laxi being a shortened form of his name. During his lifetime, he was notorious far and … Read more

The Legend of the Black Dog of Biederthal Castle Snippet

[Biederthal (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 05/07/26.
Themes: Animal Château Chien Lieu hanté Transformation en animal

It is said that a bewitched being haunts Biederthal Castle in the form of a great black dog, known as the “Laxi dog.” This is supposed to be the castle’s former owner, Alexis von Reichenstein—Laxi being a shortened form of his name. During his lifetime, he was notorious far and … Read more
Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
L'Alsace - Le château des Reich de Reichenstein

[Bouxwiller (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Abbé Buléon, J. in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Apparition Fantôme Moine Nuit Procession Revenant

One evening, a man from Mœrnach was returning home late from the mill at Fislach. The miller was his cousin and had delayed him, together with his old father, longer than expected. As they were passing near the old monastery of Luppach, the father, who was sitting beside him on … Read more

The Legend of the Procession of the Monks of Luppach Snippet

[Bouxwiller (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Abbé Buléon, J. in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Apparition Fantôme Moine Nuit Procession Revenant

One evening, a man from Mœrnach was returning home late from the mill at Fislach. The miller was his cousin and had delayed him, together with his old father, longer than expected. As they were passing near the old monastery of Luppach, the father, who was sitting beside him on … Read more

The White Lady of the Fecht
- The White Lady of the Fecht
[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/07/26.
Themes: Apparition Canard Cri Dame blanche Faire peur aux enfants Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Jeune fille Lieu hanté Maladie Nuit Prière

1) On the Allmendrain, between the Fecht and the mill-water of Ingersheim, people often see, already at dusk, a white girl playing in the grass and along the bank of the stream. A child from the village, who knew nothing of this apparition, was sent one evening to drive home … Read more

The Legend of the White Lady of the Fecht

[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/07/26.
Themes: Apparition Canard Cri Dame blanche Faire peur aux enfants Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Jeune fille Lieu hanté Maladie Nuit Prière

1) On the Allmendrain, between the Fecht and the mill-water of Ingersheim, people often see, already at dusk, a white girl playing in the grass and along the bank of the stream. A child from the village, who knew nothing of this apparition, was sent one evening to drive home … Read more
The White Lady of the Fecht
- The White Lady of the Fecht

La mine d'argent Saint Jean Engelsbourg (Tellure)
Site de Tellure - La mine d'argent Saint Jean Engelsbourg (Tellure)
[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 30/06/26.
Themes: Argent Déclin Famine Guerre Image sacrée Impiété Mine Mineur Profanation Punition Sacrilège Statue de la Vierge Vierge

In former times, the silver mines of Markirch were counted among the richest in silver in all Europe. In those days, the pious miners, wishing to show their gratitude to the Mother of God, their protectress, had an image of the Virgin made from solid silver; and the yield of … Read more
La mine d'argent Saint Jean Engelsbourg (Tellure)
Site de Tellure - La mine d'argent Saint Jean Engelsbourg (Tellure)

The Legend of the Miners’ Impiety of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 30/06/26.
Themes: Argent Déclin Famine Guerre Image sacrée Impiété Mine Mineur Profanation Punition Sacrilège Statue de la Vierge Vierge

In former times, the silver mines of Markirch were counted among the richest in silver in all Europe. In those days, the pious miners, wishing to show their gratitude to the Mother of God, their protectress, had an image of the Virgin made from solid silver; and the yield of … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost Coach of Hoh-Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

[Orschwiller (Bas-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame Jaune Délivrance Jeune fille Midi Richesse Silence Souterrain Trésor

Only children born on a Sunday, or on Ember days, are able to see the Yellow Maiden at the Hohkönigsburg. She has a snow-white face and wears a close-fitting dress of old-fashioned cut and straw-yellow colour; her hat, veil, shoes, and stockings are orange-yellow. A ring of keys hangs from … Read more

The Legend of the Yellow Lady of Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle

[Orschwiller (Bas-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame Jaune Délivrance Jeune fille Midi Richesse Silence Souterrain Trésor

Only children born on a Sunday, or on Ember days, are able to see the Yellow Maiden at the Hohkönigsburg. She has a snow-white face and wears a close-fitting dress of old-fashioned cut and straw-yellow colour; her hat, veil, shoes, and stockings are orange-yellow. A ring of keys hangs from … Read more

[Soultzbach-les-Bains (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 19/06/26.
Themes: Animal indiquant un lieu Berger Découverte Guérison Origine d'un lieu Origine d'une source Pierre | Roche Source Thermes Troupeau Vache

A shepherd was grazing his flock on a slope of the Oberfeldwald, not far from the place where the village of Sulzbach was later built. His cattle were in excellent condition, but above all there was one cow of fine build and a clean, shining coat that was especially dear … Read more

The Legend of the Discovery of the Springs of Soultzbach

[Soultzbach-les-Bains (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 19/06/26.
Themes: Animal indiquant un lieu Berger Découverte Guérison Origine d'un lieu Origine d'une source Pierre | Roche Source Thermes Troupeau Vache

A shepherd was grazing his flock on a slope of the Oberfeldwald, not far from the place where the village of Sulzbach was later built. His cattle were in excellent condition, but above all there was one cow of fine build and a clean, shining coat that was especially dear … Read more

Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
Unknown author - Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
[Ettenheim (Freiburg, Germany)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/06/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Blasphème Cheval Chevalier Chute Destruction Eglise Générosité Guérison Incendie Injure Légende chrétienne Miracle Moine Moquer Pardon Pêché Procession Punition Relique Repentir Saint | Sainte Saint Landelin Voeu

A fire had reduced the monastic church of Ettenheimmünster to rubble and ashes. The monastery lay in Baden, yet belonged at that time to the diocese of Strasbourg. The monks therefore obtained a letter of indulgence for the rebuilding of their house and sent several of their number out with … Read more
Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
Unknown author - Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster

The Legend of Saint Landelin’s Possessions

[Ettenheim (Freiburg, Germany)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/06/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Blasphème Cheval Chevalier Chute Destruction Eglise Générosité Guérison Incendie Injure Légende chrétienne Miracle Moine Moquer Pardon Pêché Procession Punition Relique Repentir Saint | Sainte Saint Landelin Voeu

A fire had reduced the monastic church of Ettenheimmünster to rubble and ashes. The monastery lay in Baden, yet belonged at that time to the diocese of Strasbourg. The monks therefore obtained a letter of indulgence for the rebuilding of their house and sent several of their number out with … Read more

The Circle of Burning Treasures
- The Circle of Burning Treasures
[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Bruit Cri Empreinte Enfant Feu Foret Gardien | Gardienne Lieu cachant un trésor Trésor

In the forest of Kaysersberg, a good hour beyond the little town, there lies an open clearing where, often in the evening, one may see a fiery circle made of nothing but burning treasures. A white-clad boy walks around it and guards it. If one approaches him, he lets out … Read more

The Legend of the Circle of Fire of Ribeauvillé

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Bruit Cri Empreinte Enfant Feu Foret Gardien | Gardienne Lieu cachant un trésor Trésor

In the forest of Kaysersberg, a good hour beyond the little town, there lies an open clearing where, often in the evening, one may see a fiery circle made of nothing but burning treasures. A white-clad boy walks around it and guards it. If one approaches him, he lets out … Read more
The Circle of Burning Treasures
- The Circle of Burning Treasures

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

The Legend of the White Lady of Pflixbourg Castle

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Legend of Barbarossa and the Construction of the Church of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more
The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child

The Legend of the Dead Woman in Childbed of Ingersheim

[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

The Legend of the Coat of Arms of the Count of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 01/06/26.
Themes: Humour Maire | Bailli Moquer Origine d'un nom origine d'une expression Plaisanterie Ville

In Colmar there once lived a provost who always arrived exactly at the hour he had appointed for the council meeting; yet he often had to wait a long time for the other members. At last this annoyed him, and since he lived opposite the town hall, he ordered the … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of the Nickname “Knöpfler” for the Inhabitants of Colmar

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 01/06/26.
Themes: Humour Maire | Bailli Moquer Origine d'un nom origine d'une expression Plaisanterie Ville

In Colmar there once lived a provost who always arrived exactly at the hour he had appointed for the council meeting; yet he often had to wait a long time for the other members. At last this annoyed him, and since he lived opposite the town hall, he ordered the … Read more

The Devil’s Coach
- The Devil’s Coach
[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage

A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more

The Legend of the Devil’s Coach of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage

A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
The Devil’s Coach
- The Devil’s Coach

Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
DREAL Grand Est - Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more
Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
DREAL Grand Est - Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

The Legend of the Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

The Legend of the Three Sisters of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
Visit Alsace - Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret

The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
Visit Alsace - Mine d'argent du musée Tellure

The Legend of the Silver Rose of the Mines of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret

The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more

Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
Rando en Alsace - Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
[Labaroche (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/05/26.
Themes:

Beneath the crest of the great Hohnack a monstrous giant is said to lie buried, and people claim that his breathing and groaning can often be heard far away across the mountains and down into the valleys. For that reason, the people also call the summit of this mountain the … Read more

The Legend of the Giant of Grand Hohnack Snippet

[Labaroche (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/05/26.
Themes:

Beneath the crest of the great Hohnack a monstrous giant is said to lie buried, and people claim that his breathing and groaning can often be heard far away across the mountains and down into the valleys. For that reason, the people also call the summit of this mountain the … Read more
Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
Rando en Alsace - Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Wagon of Altenweiher

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more

The Legend of the Corpse in the Pfeffel House

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more

Le Bollenberg
Visit Alsace - Le Bollenberg
[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière

Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
Le Bollenberg
Visit Alsace - Le Bollenberg

The Legend of the White Ladies of Bollenberg Snippet

[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière

Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more