Gablenz, Germany
Elias Tigiser
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge is an architectural marvel located in Gablenz, Germany. This beautiful bridge is also known as “The Devil’s Bridge” due to its fascinating design and the myths surrounding its construction. The bridge is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge was built in the 19th century by the architect, Friedrich Wilhelm Hermann. The bridge’s unique design is based on the concept of the “circle of life,” which is represented by the bridge’s arches and their reflection in the water below. The bridge’s reflection completes the circle, creating a stunning visual effect that attracts visitors from all over the world.
According to local legends, the bridge was built by the devil himself in exchange for the soul of the first person to cross it. To prevent this from happening, the builder threw a black rooster over the bridge before the first person crossed, and the devil, assuming that the soul of the rooster was the price he had been promised, was satisfied and left without claiming any human souls.
Visit
Today, Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge is a protected monument and visitors are not allowed to cross it. However, visitors can walk around the bridge and take pictures of its breathtaking beauty. The bridge is surrounded by a picturesque landscape of trees, waterfalls, and lush greenery, making it an ideal place for nature lovers and photographers.
Most will agree that renting a vehicle is the most economical means of getting to the bridge (or around Germany in general). There is a paid parking lot a 5-minute walk to the bridge that costs around 1 Euro an hour.
Rakotzbrücke, K 8478, Kromlau, Kromlau – Kromola, Gablenz – Jabłońc, Bad Muskau, Görlitz – Zhorjelc, Saxony, 02953, Germany
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