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Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

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Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

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Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Name: Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)
Rating: 2

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Location: Purgstall an der Erlauf, Scheibbs, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Erlauf Gorge – Romantic Bridge loop from Purgstall

6.75km

01:51

20m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Erlauf Gorge – Romantic Bridge loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

14.0km

03:48

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall

8.08km

02:10

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

Rade

August 1, 2023

The Erlauf Gorge is an impressive natural gorge in Austria, located near Purgstall an der Erlauf. The hiking tour in this region offers breathtaking views of the picturesque landscape along the clear, turquoise waters of the Erlauf. The route passes through dense forests and past rocky cliffs, providing a mesmerizing backdrop for nature lovers and hikers. The Erlauf Gorge is known for its diverse flora and fauna, which makes the hike an unforgettable experience in the middle of the Austrian Alps.

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TschieTie (G.T.)

February 4, 2024

A great landscape around the entire gorge that the Erlauf has dug here!

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Rudolf 58

August 20, 2025

It's a great experience to see what water can shape and create in the Erlauf Gorge over millions of years.

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Elevation 280 m

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Thursday 1 January

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46 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Purgstall an der Erlauf, Scheibbs, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

1. Erlauf Gorge – Romantic Bridge loop from Purgstall

2. Erlauf Gorge – Romantic Bridge loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

3. Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall

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