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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Kromlau - Kromola

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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Kromlau - Kromola

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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Kromlau - Kromola

01:08

4.44km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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141 m

Rhododendron Park Kromlau

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The Kromlauer Park is worth a visit in every season. Kromlau not only has the park to offer. There is a campsite, a lake, the park railway, a good range of apartments u.s.w. Kromlau is also a good starting point for cycling u. Walking tours.

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645 m

Kromlau Castle

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A romantic place to SAY is certainly a castle and if the castle still has a unique park, the ambiance is almost perfect!

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1.74 km

Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge)

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Between Azalea and Rhododendron Park you will find one of the most bizarre bridges in the world. If you ask locals for the bridge, they sometimes look questionable. In the vernacular, it is often referred to as the Devil's Bridge. Namely, especially at sunset, it receives a devilishly red color. Devilishly beautiful.

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1.94 km

View of the Rakotz Bridge and the Organ at Rakotzsee

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The beautiful park invites you to relax from the stress of everyday life. 😉

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1.98 km

View of Rakotz Bridge and Rakotz Lake

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Great view of the lake and the Rakotz Bridge! Especially when there is no wind, the bridge is best reflected on the smooth water!

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2.19 km

Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake

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After almost a year of reconstruction, the Rakotz Grotto in the Kromlau Landscape Park was completely restored in May 2020. In addition to the Anthea figure, the Hercules sculpture is back in its place, parts of which were discovered during restoration work on the cave that collapsed decades ago. The grotto is said to have collapsed as early as 1952. The consequences had threatened the basalt Rakotz Bridge.

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2.69 km

Rhododendron Gorge (Rhododendronschlucht)

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When all the azaleas and rhododendrons bloom, it gives off a fragrant sea of flowers. Should you have seen.

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3.07 km

Oak Hill Picnic Spot, Kromlau Park

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The oak hill is a lookout point in the Rhododendron Park Kromlau.

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4.44 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.84 km

273 m

257 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

234 m

213 m

205 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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August 24, 2025,Rakotzbrücke - Kromlauer Park

The absolute highlight of Kromlauer Park is the Rakotz Bridge. 📸 It's definitely a great photo opportunity, but unfortunately, it's not accessible.
The rest of the park, which probably few people visit, is also beautifully landscaped and offers several other highlights, such as the "Rhododendron Gorge" and the "Himmel und Hölle" grotto. The park therefore invites you to take a …

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May 7, 2024,🇩🇪 Kromlau > Rakotzbrücke😍, Rhododendronpark 🥰, Himmel & Hölle 😇😈, Schloß 🏰, Kavaliershaus 🏡 u.v.m.

At the end of my extended break in northern Saxony 😜 I went to Kromlau to admire the Rakotz Bridge after its completion, as I last saw it in 2017 during the construction phase. The Rakotz Bridge, also known as the Devil's Bridge, is a landscape element of the romantic garden architecture of the 19th century. The 19.80 m free-span …

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April 29, 2022,Kromlau Rhododendronpark und Rakotzbrücke

First stopover to the Baltic Sea in Kromlau (Lausitz). Visit to the rhododendron park, unfortunately the 🌸 doesn't start until mid-May. The highlight for us, however, was the Rakotz Bridge. We had already planned so many times. Since we were there in the morning, the park wasn't that crowded, although most people only walked to the Rakotzbrücke.

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November 12, 2025,Rhododendronpark Kromlau

My diabetologist recommended I get more exercise, which isn't a bad idea for someone who works at a desk all day. It just often doesn't work out.

And today I was at the Weißwasser District Court and used this work appointment for a lovely walk through the autumnal rhododendron park.

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September 20, 2024,Rakotzbrücke - endlich!!! 🤩

The structure, also known as the Devil's Bridge from the era of romantic garden architecture, has been on my "bucket list" for several years. After I saw it in photos for the first time, I was very impressed by the fictional circle that forms in the reflection of the filigree bridge. In the meantime, it appeared in "Matrix Resurrections", where …

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November 10, 2024,Rakotzbrücke Kreuz und Queer

Despite the fog, a beautifully mystical place... like a gateway to another world...

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May 18, 2024,Schlendern durch den Rhododendronpark Kromlau mit der Rakotzbrücke (Teufelsbrücke)

Today we drove to the park and flower festival in the Rhododendron Park Kromlau (near Bad Muskau)

Our destination was the Rakotz Bridge.

It was worth taking a 2-hour drive for this bridge and the beautifully blooming park.

Why, you might ask?
In addition to the highlight, the arched bridge that spans around 20 m, other sculptures and architecture such …

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February 18, 2024,Kromlauer Park Rakotzbrücke

Wonderful destination at any time of the year! But unbeatable in May when the rhododendrons are in bloom! The whole park is full of them. Water, forest, elves doors... there's a little bit of everything here for young and old! Relaxed hiking, with a stroller, balance bike, leash & dog or cane - all generations are well served here! Parking …

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Rhododendron Park Kromlau

Kromlau Castle

Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge)

View of the Rakotz Bridge and the Organ at Rakotzsee

View of Rakotz Bridge and Rakotz Lake

Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake

Rhododendron Gorge (Rhododendronschlucht)

Oak Hill Picnic Spot, Kromlau Park

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