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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

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Mostviertel
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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

Moderate

4.7

(104)

466

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Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

03:48

14.0km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.22 km

Erlauf Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Very beautiful area
The lower path is a bit difficult to walk at the moment, lots of driftwood etc.

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2

1.57 km

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

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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 …

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1.93 km

Inselblock-Felsdach

Cave Entrance

4

2.23 km

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

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Here, a bridge leads over the Erlauf, on which lovers attach a padlock with an engraving as a sign of eternal love.

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5

2.73 km

Fischersteig

Highlight • River

Very beautiful area
The lower path is a bit difficult to walk at the moment, lots of driftwood etc.

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6

2.85 km

Romantic Bridge

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From the Love Bridge, the path continues for another 300 metres through the gorge to the Romantic Bridge, over which you then cross the Pratersteg and return to the starting point.

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3.26 km

Aussichtsplattform 3

Viewpoint

8

3.68 km

Egon-Schiele-Plaza

Highlight • Monument

Opposite the Bergmühle (Berg Mill), this square is easily accessible by bike and offers beautiful views of the Erlauf Gorge. The panels tell of Egon Schiele's connection to the Erlauf Gorge and the "Path of Peace."

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9

4.10 km

Steep Cliff on the Riverbank

Highlight • Gorge

Magnificent view at the foot of this cliff! The trees are wonderfully colourful, especially in autumn!

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8.83 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11

9.46 km

View of Ötscher

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great view from the Turkish fall of the surrounding Mostviertel

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.66 km

2.02 km

1.94 km

1.53 km

691 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

3.09 km

2.20 km

1.93 km

1.45 km

245 m

172 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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