Die Rakotzbrück or Devil’s Bridge
The Devil’s Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) was built almost 150 years ago, back in 1860. Because of the unique construction accuracy, the bridge and its reflection merge into a perfect circle, regardless of the point of observation. This extraordinary sight is beloved spot of the professional photographers.
Location: Kromlauer Park, Gablenz, Saxony, Germany
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- Location
- Rakotzbrücke, Rhododendronpark Kromlau, Gablenz, Saxony, Germany
- Coordinates
- 51.53637, 14.64051
- Access
- Rakotzbrücke is viewed within the public 180-hectare Rhododendronpark Kromlau. The municipal park page says the park is open daily and asks visitors to follow its park rules and protect plantings and structures. The bridge is over Rakotzsee; the optional Blütenexpress makes short photo stops by the lake.
- Admission
- Park entry is free. Optional 2026 Kromlauer Blütenexpress park circuit: €8 adults and €4 children ages 6–17; this 90-minute ride covers the wider park and is not required to view the bridge. Check the current public-ride schedule.
- Time needed
- No bridge-only visit duration is published. The optional Kromlauer Blütenexpress park circuit takes 90 minutes and includes short photo stops at Rakotzsee and Inselteich; this is a whole-park tour, not time needed at the bridge itself.
- Best season
- The municipal park describes distinct appeal in every season. Spring is the rhododendron and azalea bloom period, with the Park and Blossom Festival held at Pentecost; bloom timing varies, so no exact peak date is guaranteed. The park remains open in other seasons.
- Opening hours
- Rhododendronpark Kromlau is open daily and without an entrance fee. The municipal site does not publish fixed daily gate hours. The optional public Blütenexpress is seasonal; check the current operator schedule before travel.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-01
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-01
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Beautiful bridge, I would love to visit such a beautiful place! It must have been really hard making that bridge, at
least it looks tough!
ur a poo m8
I love its amazing I’ve got it on my bucket list in sept I hope it’s easy to get there I’ve been googling I show my friends the photo I live in Australia 🇦🇺