Rakotzbrücke - the mystical Devil's Bridge in the east ...
Deep in the east of Germany on the border with Poland lies a bridge that has become famous in recent years thanks to Instagram: the Rakotzbrücke. The pictures show a semicircular bridge over a lake, surrounded by a densely tree-covered bank, which, together with its reflection in the water surface, forms a perfect round circle. The small but imposing bridge from the 19th century looks dark and mystical - a real devil's bridge. However, the Rakotzbrücke is not quite as remote as the pictures suggest - it is located in a landscape park, the Rhododendron Park Kromlau, a district of the municipality of Gablenz in the district of Görlitz.

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:markus:

April 18, 2020

It is not without reason that the bridge adorns many photo calendars. Great, mystical ambience ... Especially in the morning.

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PinionRadlerJan

November 10, 2020

Worth seeing Rakotzbrücke in Kromlauer Park.
Currently still renovation work.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azaleen-_und_Rhododendronpark_Kromlau

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Wetterfrosch2209

July 21, 2021

On July 10th, the bridge was reopened after construction work. The lake is currently well filled - a wonderful sight.

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Sachsen Onkel

June 2, 2020

The bridge was built from 1860-1870 from field and basalt stones.

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Bernhard

April 27, 2019

The bridge is currently being reconstructed but is still worth a visit.

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Jan

May 19, 2019

It is worthwhile to come back in any case, if water is under it again. I still saw it with water back then. Beautiful...

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Jan

May 19, 2019

A pity, there is no water at the moment. But it's worth it to come back when there is water under it again.

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Robby Priwratsky

August 8, 2020

Unfortunately, the Rakotzbrücke is currently under restoration and can therefore not be admired in all its glory.

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Marko G.

August 15, 2018

Was not really a highlight, since the water was completely drained and the entire area was closed off with fences.
It has been renovated.
Great.....

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Frank

June 6, 2022

Very popular destination and very crowded at peak times. An absolute must in the morning and evening!

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Robby Priwratsky

August 8, 2020

Always worth a visit. Unfortunately currently under restoration and therefore cordoned off with construction fences.

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🦉SteAn🐜

October 19, 2021

Very nice building, which is accordingly frequented.

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Immi

February 6, 2023

Nice photo motif 🤙

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🌳Pioter🌲

October 6, 2025

The Rakotz Bridge in Kromlau, also known as the Devil's Bridge, is 19.8 meters long. It was originally built between 1866 and 1875. Renovated in 2021.

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Location: Gablenz, Görlitz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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