Mount Untersberg
Legends of the Untersberg
Lots of wondrous tales revolve around the Untersberg mountain. According to various legends the mountain is home to earth spirits, fairies, magicians, witches and other creatures. It is said that Charlemagne is living inside the Untersberg with his knights. Every now and then the tired knights awake and a squire is sent out to count how many ravens are circling the mountain. If there are exactly 24 of them, the emperor will ride out with his knights and rescue Germany from great troubles... at least according to the legend. So if you hike on the Untersberg, be sure to look out for ravens, because then it could get exciting!