Zittaart: Little Silver Men and Women

Description

On this route, one passes the Alvinnenberg, where according to legend, the alvermannetjes lived and were active.

Alvermannetjes, alvermannekens or aardmannetjes were reportedly a friendly kind of gnome or elf who helped poor people and farmers with their daily work at night. They often completed the work that was not finished during the day.

As soon as it got dark, the alvermannetjes would emerge from the mountain where they hid during the day. They would quietly clean the house, milk the cows, shear the sheep, wash the clothes, paint the walls, or harvest the grain from the field. In return, they were provided with food and sometimes clothing by the people.

More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MtgN9abpCPt6MMLP8

Happy hiking,

Eddy, Rita, and Prinske

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