Location
State: Latvia
Region: Zemgale
County: Vecumnieku
Parish: Vecumnieku
Other references to the location
250 m direction SW – downwards from the “Miskini” home, in the River Misa, closer to the left bank. To get to the stone one shall cross the courtyard of the “Miskini” home. Since the home is inhabited, ask for permission to enter the property.
Coordinates
lat=56.6559857276, lon=24.3850006669
56° 39′ 21″ N, 24° 23′ 6″ E
Description
Dimensions of the stone: 1,70 x 2,50 x 0,90 m, circumference – 6 m. Hollow on its surface: 60 x 60 cm large, and 15 cm deep. Large-grained red granite.
Narrative
A story about the stone involves the Devil. This is a hollow stone, which is mentioned in many tales and legends. The origin of the hollow is most probably natural.
Attraction
Average.
Availability
Rather hard to access.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No tourism infrastructure in the vicinity. The stone is located in a scenic area, in the courtyard of a private house. Nearest town – Vecumnieki, where there are accommodation and catering sites, shops, sightseeing objects (Museum of the actors Amtma
Local info
No information.
Capacity
0 – 9
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
During high water in spring the stone may not be visible at all. There are several stones located in the river, therefore the real stone shall be spotted by the provided description.
