ミッターバッハ・アム・エルラウフゼーでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

The terrace is great. Unfortunately, the food is less so: tasteless frozen Kaiserschmarrn for a hefty 13 euros, which sits heavily in the stomach.

Turning off the main street of Mitterbach, opposite the lumber yard, we can reach this point, from which there is a nice view of the Erlaufstausee. The lake was created artificially, we can only see a small part of it from this point. Unfortunately, we cannot ride bicycles on the hiking trails. For a break, we can stop at the Stapelhaus cafeteria, from whose terrace we can also see the lake.

The Halter-Hütte Brach is located at 1,449 meters in the Ybbstal Alps and offers magnificent views of the Ötscher, the Styrian mountains, and the Gemeindealpe. This cozy alpine hut is easily accessible from Zellerrain (Lower Austria/Styria border). In summer, refreshments are available here, but overnight accommodations are not available. However, the hut is open daily.

On a hike to Mitterbach, discover the mystical "Spielmauer" (Playing Wall), where, according to legend, three young boys once froze into jagged rocks because they couldn't stop playing cards on Christmas Eve. These striking rocks still remind us today that overconfidence can lead to ruin.

The Erlauf Reservoir Tavern at the entrance to the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park is a real insider tip. From the terrace, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Erlauf Reservoir, the Ötscher Mountains, and the Gemeindealpe. The modern stacked house, built from nine tons of local wood, invites you to enjoy small snacks and refreshments after a hike. The tavern is open from 11 a.m. on weekends from May to October (almost daily in summer).

The best cream cakes of my life

Flood trail - along the Erlauf reservoir

The Terzerhaus can also be easily reached by lift. Today, at the beginning of November, the lift was of course no longer in operation. The ski season is only just beginning. There is also plenty to keep children entertained with a large playground.