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

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Purgstall an der Erlauf

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

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

01:23

5.24km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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67 m

Kutscherhof

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The Kutscherhof inn is connected to the Veronika guesthouse - but unfortunately it is currently closed.

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1.22 km

Erlaufschlucht

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The Erlauf Gorge also needs donations for its preservation - thank you.

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1.98 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Erlauf River

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A few steps down and from here you can observe the Erlauf from above.

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2.53 km

Praterrohrsteg Bridge, Erlauf Gorge, Purgstall

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Transition for the short loop in the Erlauf Gorge.

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2.63 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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3.30 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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4.42 km

Playground at Gemeindepark

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Large playground in the community park, drinking fountain near the sandpit!

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5.04 km

St. Florian Chapel at Schönbrunn Park Entrance

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Built in 1881 in neo-Gothic style. Statue of St. Florian from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century.

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5.24 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

699 m

648 m

554 m

316 m

206 m

165 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.25 km

699 m

489 m

396 m

345 m

245 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

52 %

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

Kutscherhof

Erlaufschlucht

Viewpoint overlooking the Erlauf River

Praterrohrsteg Bridge, Erlauf Gorge, Purgstall

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Playground at Gemeindepark

St. Florian Chapel at Schönbrunn Park Entrance

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