Ötschergräben Gorge – Lassing case loop from Josefsberg

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Mitterbach am Erlaufsee

Ötschergräben Gorge – Lassing case loop from Josefsberg

Hard

4.8

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1,586

hikers

Ötschergräben Gorge – Lassing case loop from Josefsberg

06:06

19.6km

540m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.48 km

Ötschergräben Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful gorge, worth seeing in all directions!

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7.10 km

Lassing case

Highlight • Waterfall

A very beautiful waterfall in the gorge. Surefootedness is essential.

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7.16 km

View of the Ötschergräben and a waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.44 km

Ötschergräben and Lassingfall

Highlight • Gorge

When I saw photos of it, I knew I had to go there too - experiencing nature is a bit more impressive, beautiful landscape - I can only recommend it!

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9.49 km

Ötscher Gorges and Mirafall

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

When a hike is voted the "most beautiful hike of 2011" by the Alpine Club, it's no coincidence! Through the Grand Canyon of Austria it is spectacular to the romantic …

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10.2 km

Ötscherhias Snack Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the totally natural Ötschergräben there is this small but extremely fine refreshment point. You have to go there, the Ötschergräben are definitely worth a hike. But please take your …

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10.6 km

Watermill on the Mühlbach

Highlight • Monument

200 years ago a mill stood here - this one was built in 2001 - nevertheless it fits here.

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14.6 km

Erlaufstausee

Lake

16.1 km

View of the Ötscher from the Erlauf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rest area with excellent pastries and a wonderful view

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

4.43 km

3.82 km

1.86 km

1.29 km

713 m

120 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.08 km

2.20 km

1.81 km

1.67 km

534 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Tuesday 29 September

21°C

11°C

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Comments

August 14, 2023,Wanderung durch die Ötschergräben

Great hike, highly recommended in warm temperatures 😄

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June 16, 2024,Wienerbruck - Ötschergräben - Mitterbach

Today another guided tour with Wienerland. We went from Wienerbruck to the Ötschergräben. After last night's rain, the conditions were almost tropical. But walking through the trenches is still a beautiful experience.

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September 10, 2021,Wienerbruck - Ödschergrabennationalpark - Mitterbach . 🇦🇹 Grand Canyon 😎☀️

The Ödschergraben can justifiably be called the Grand Canyon of Austria. The breathtaking landscape, the gorges and the crystal clear water are a dream. You can combine the tour with another highlight of the region, a ride on the Mariazeller Bahn. In our case, we were lucky enough to take the special train "Himmelstreppe" in gold paint. A combined train …

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September 3, 2022,Wienerbruck - Ötschergräben - Erlaufstausee - Mitterbach🥾

Incredibly beautiful day today, waterfalls, turquoise water and very beautiful paths through the ditches-simple 🔝👌🏼🤩

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July 14, 2023,👣👣🌞🥵🏊‍♂️Durch die ÖTSCHERGRÄBEN - von Mitterbach bis Wienerbruck

From Wienerbruck to Mitterbach with the last 🚂 on weekdays at 18:32 zruck 😉😇
Walking time approx. 5 hours with swimming stops 🥵🏊‍♂️😇

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May 28, 2025,Tour

From Mitterbach to Wienerbrückl and back by train.

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September 20, 2025,Wanderung durch die Ötschergräben

Today's sunny, warm day was perfect for a hike through the Ötschergräben! Stunning views, spectacular rock faces, and crystal-clear water—a new experience every time. This time, we went from the Ötscher base camp in Wienerbruck to the Ötscherhias, then took the turnoff to Hagengut and continued to Mitterbach train station, from where we took the Himmelstreppe (Stairway to Heaven) back …

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October 26, 2022,Ötschergräben bis zum Mirafall

We are from Wienerbruck through the Ötschergräben to the Mirafall. Unfortunately, there was very little water. Then past the Ötscherhias and along the Erlaufstausee to Mitterbach. From there by train back to Wienerbruck. Unfortunately I forgot to stop the recording so km and speed are not correct.

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