Best short trails in Gablenz

Popular loop 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 popular photo...

Family-friendly walk near Kromlau, Saxony. The 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, which are in full bloom in May and June, the park also has a completely different attraction: the much-photographed Rakotz Bridge, also known as the Devil's Bridge, built in the 19th century and extensively restored between 2018 and 2021. Highlights of the route: - Lake Rakotz -...