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

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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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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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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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1.57 km

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Highlight • Gorge

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

2.24 km

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Highlight • Bridge

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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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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2.85 km

Romantic Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

3.68 km

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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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

9.47 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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

1.95 km

1.94 km

1.53 km

691 m

134 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

4.21 km

2.15 km

1.52 km

735 m

297 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

26°C

12°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2021,Purgstall Erlaufschlucht

Today we explored the Erlauf Gorge and actually wanted to follow the Purgstall "does good" route 3. However, we kept taking short cuts and choosing our own path. Today Komoot was not able to determine my location so precisely, so it looks like I swam through the Erlauf 🤣 Unfortunately only mobile phone photos, could not capture the beautiful autumn …

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December 19, 2024,Türkensturzweg GE

Today we had to hurry, otherwise we would have been caught in the dark. And even our air force was there today.

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August 15, 2022,Erlaufschlucht – Naturdenkmal Erlaufschlucht Runde von Purgstall an der Erlauf

A wonderful midsummer hike. It is important that you go clockwise. Since the Fischersteig is a bit strenuous, you should do it at the beginning
GH Türkensturz/Hochriess is highly recommended. Especially when children are around. A zoo is attached.

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October 26, 2021,Nationaltag-Wanderung entlang der Erlauf

A worthy hike for the National Day. A beautiful gorge in autumn colors and also a historical background with the camp cemetery and the path of peace.

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August 7, 2021,Mühling bei Wieselburg - Fischersteig - Purgstall

There are various paths on both sides of the gorge, at least two of which are easy to walk on.
The most beautiful, but also the most strenuous, is the Fischersteig. And the old hiking trail between Mühling and the "Path of Peace". With the latter, you have to briefly "go into the river" (close to the bank) at least …

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July 5, 2025,Erlaufschlucht Purgstall

When we arrived at the parking lot, we were recommended to take the longer Türkensturz loop—but it's not as scenic. Also, you almost never get a good view into the gorge.

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July 20, 2024,Wildpark Hochrieß und Erlaufschlucht

The Hochrieß wildlife park is located between Wieselburg and Purgstall and is a real highlight for animal and nature lovers.

The wildlife park has an area of 23 hectares and a circular hiking trail of around 1.8 km. In total, there are around 45 different animal species in the park with over 300 animals. It mainly keeps native hoofed game, …

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August 17, 2021,17.08.2021 Purgstall(Erlauf Schlucht) - Fischersteig - Weg des Friedens - Türkensturz - PP

Unfortunately, Komoot mixed up the river side a few times.

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

Erlauf Gorge

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Fischersteig

Romantic Bridge

Egon-Schiele-Plaza

Steep Cliff on the Riverbank

View of Ötscher

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