Story of Rakotzbrücke

Commissioned in 1860 by a local knight, Friedrich Hermann Rotschke, a nature lover rooted for this gothic architecture. "Brücke" in German is a bridge but the meaning of "Rakotz" is still unfathomable. The bridge consists mainly of basalt stones which were secured with wooden beams. Few stones were brought from Scandinavian countries themselves. It is an architectural masterpiece to marvel which took ten years for its completion. With the spikes at the end and nestled amidst the forest, this bridge exudes spooky vibes itself.