Best short trails in Gablenz

Popular circular route in Kromlau, Saxony. A short but really special tour to a beautifully romantic place. It goes through the Rhododendron Park and to the Rakotzsee. This artificial lake is spanned by the beautiful Rakotz Bridge. The lake and bridge were laid out together with the basalt stele group "Organ" in the 19th century and are exemplary for the garden architecture of the Romantic period. The free-spanning bridge is reflected in a circle on the water surface and is not only a...

Family-friendly walk near Kromlau, Saxony. Kromlau Rhododendron Park is one of the largest rhododendron parks in Germany and is freely accessible all year round. In addition to the rhododendrons and azaleas in full bloom in May and June, the park has another attraction: the much-photographed Rakotzbrücke, also known as the Devil's Bridge, built in the 19th century and extensively restored between 2018 and 2021. Highlights of the route: - Rakotzsee lake - Rakotz bridge - Rhododendrons and...