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View of the Rakotzbrücke

View of the Rakotzbrücke

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View of the Rakotzbrücke

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

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Proflex Vintage

June 19, 2024

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A must-see in Lusatia. Built at the end of the 19th century, it looks like a film set. But it's still beautiful.

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Andreas Bikefan

May 21, 2025

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Among the most interesting buildings in Kromlauer Park are Kromlauer Castle and the Rakotz Bridge (Rakotz = Sorbian for cancer), built from 1863 to 1882 from basalt and fieldstone, also known locally as the Devil's Bridge. With a span of 35 meters, it crosses Lake Rakotz, but is no longer accessible. Its semicircle is reflected in the lake, creating a complete circle. The basalt columns arranged in the lake are called the organ.

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Wandertante Nadinchen

June 9, 2024

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I am thrilled even though it was artificially created.

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

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