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Burgwartsberg and the Legend of the Treasure

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Burgwartsberg and the Legend of the Treasure

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    1. Memorial stone for Castle Thorun – View of Pesterwitz Manor loop from Altfranken

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    January 3, 2021

    Wooded hill. Thorun Castle probably stood here, which was disputed around 1200 and which was demolished in 1206 after a mediator's verdict (with Dresden being mentioned for the first time). The legend of the treasure in Burgwartsberg also plays here, which lets a blue light shine from the mountain on Midsummer Night and is guarded by the castle warden's daughter Edelgard, transformed into a toad. Every 300 years she shows herself in human form and wants to be redeemed. With a kiss, of course.

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      September 24, 2024

      Plaque: The Treasure in Burgwartsberg, in Freital-Pesterwitz.

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      The legend of the treasure in Burgwartsberg near Pesterwitz tells of a castle that once stood on the mountain and was guarded by a castle warden. The mountain is said to contain a palace with treasures, including a golden brewing kettle. An enchanted castle warden's daughter, disguised as a toad to guard the treasure, is said to seek redemption every 300 years and appear in human form to ask for a kiss.

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        Location: Freital, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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