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Basilica of Mariazell – View of Mariazell Basilica loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

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Mariazell

Basilica of Mariazell – View of Mariazell Basilica loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

Moderate

4.6

(29)

120

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Basilica of Mariazell – View of Mariazell Basilica loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

03:51

13.9km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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110 m

Paddle Boat Rental at Lake

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Here you can do nice laps with the pedal boat

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507 m

View of the Gemeindealpe from Lake Erlauf

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Wonderful lake with crystal clear water, surrounded by a wonderful mountain panorama.

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622 m

View of the Lake

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Beautiful view of the lake

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680 m

Passenger boat on the Erlaufsee

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The ship, which sails on Lake Erlauf, has a long history: it was built in 1916 for the Austro-Hungarian Navy as a monitoring boat for the Danube.

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10.4 km

Basilica of Mariazell

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Mariazell Basilica

Legend tells the following founding story:

In 1157, Abbot Otker of the Benedictine monastery of St. Lambrecht sent a monk named Magnus to the Mariazell area, which belonged …

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10.5 km

View of Mariazell Basilica

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Regardless of whether you drive or walk to Mariazell, the basilica is always an impressive sight. It is also an excellent point of reference when hiking in the area.

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11.1 km

View of Mariazell

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Beautiful view of Mariazell

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13.8 km

Café in the Old Railway Carriage

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Today I enjoyed a delicious snack in the old railway carriage, which has been lovingly restored. The young owner, who cooks his own food and works for the Museum Tramway …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

2.50 km

1.61 km

371 m

106 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

3.33 km

623 m

519 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Comments

June 30, 2024,Rundweg Mariazell - Erlaufsee 🥾😎🌞 ein Stück retour mit der Museumstramway

A beautiful circular route, mostly in the shade, on beautiful forest and meadow paths, partly close to the road. A break at Lake Erlaufsee and then part of the way back on the museum tram. It was great 👍

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June 19, 2024,St.Sebastian - Marienwasserfall

Moderately difficult route, paths easy to walk, freshly mown

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June 25, 2022,Von Mitterbach-Erlaufsee nach Mariazell

Despite the pain in my feet, I don't give up, nature has so many beautiful things to offer.

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May 28, 2025,Mariazeller Rundwanderweg

While the 🌞 shone briefly this morning during my visit to the basilica, it didn't show up again 🤷‍♂️, but it stayed dry until the evening. 😃

After breakfast, I explored the basilica's treasure chambers. Very impressive! 🤩 Thousands of objects from different centuries, usually donated as thanks. The highlight is the "Treasury Madonna," a second image of grace that …

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Basilica of Mariazell – View of Mariazell Basilica loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

Paddle Boat Rental at Lake

View of the Gemeindealpe from Lake Erlauf

View of the Lake

Passenger boat on the Erlaufsee

Basilica of Mariazell

View of Mariazell Basilica

View of Mariazell

Café in the Old Railway Carriage

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