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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Gablenz - Jabłońc

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Görlitz

Gablenz

Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Gablenz - Jabłońc

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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge) – Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake loop from Gablenz - Jabłońc

01:28

5.74km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen

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1.95 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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2.29 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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3.69 km

Steps with a view of Rakotzbrücke and the lake

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It is a good place for hiking

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3.71 km

Grotto at Rakotz Bridge

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We were here for the first time in autumn. And with all the colorful foliage, the Rakotz Bridge and the Rhododendron Park are real eye-catchers.

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3.73 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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3.74 km

Hercules' Column at Rakotzsee

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A memorial directly at the Rakotzbrücke.

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3.94 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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3.98 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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5.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

322 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.52 km

230 m

151 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 12 August

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Rakotz Bridge (Devil's Bridge)

Rhododendron Gorge (Rhododendronschlucht)

Steps with a view of Rakotzbrücke and the lake

Grotto at Rakotz Bridge

Basalt Organ at Rakotz Lake

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View of Rakotz Bridge and Rakotz Lake

View of the Rakotz Bridge and the Organ at Rakotzsee

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