Sometimes rushing, sometimes murmuring, and then flowing quietly: The Erlauf River presents itself in such variety along the 60-kilometer-long Erlauf Valley Cycle Path.

The starting point is either the confluence …

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Last updated: August 19, 2025

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217 m

House of Wilderness

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The Wilderness House in the center of Lunz, directly opposite the church, is a real eye-catcher. The building with the surrounding garden is not only a nature competence center for …

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8.04 km

Second Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline Viaduct

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Very nice sight on the bike path.

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13.2 km

Gaming Charterhouse

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The Gaming Charterhouse is the former Carthusian monastery "Marienthron" (Marienthron), founded in 1330 by Duke Albrecht I. It was once the largest Carthusian monastery in Central Europe. After its dissolution …

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27.3 km

Erlauf Valley Cycle Path near Scheibbs

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Idyllic path along the Erlauf River near Scheibbs. The view of the small town is very beautiful.

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27.6 km

Raschinsky Confectionery

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Real delicacies have been baked in the parent company in Scheibbs since 1888. Nowadays there is also delicious ice cream. How are you supposed to decide?

You can find more information at reschinsky.com.

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31.3 km

Ötscherlandsteg

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The small footbridge leads over the Erlauf near Stock.

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31.4 km

Picnic Area by the Erlauf River

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Would you like a little cooling off in the river? Then you have the opportunity here.

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37.2 km

Erlaufschlucht Visitor Center and Entrance

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An ingenious, impressive landscape that the Erlauf created here.

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60.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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26.2 km

14.9 km

8.24 km

6.81 km

2.67 km

1.30 km

200 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

3.98 km

2.58 km

1.12 km

207 m

180 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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MostviertelJune 10, 2024

Sometimes rushing, sometimes murmuring, and then flowing quietly: The Erlauf River presents itself in such variety along the 60-kilometer-long Erlauf Valley Cycle Path.
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The starting point is either the confluence of the Erlauf and the Danube or Lunz am See. In Lunz, you have a connection to the Ybbstal

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

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Ybbs Bridge – View of Sonntagberg Basilica loop from Mühling

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

4.8

315

View of the Ybbs River – Waidhofen an der Ybbs Old Town loop from Gaflenz

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490m

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.8

244

Waidhofen an der Ybbs Castle – Waidhofen an der Ybbs Old Town loop from Ybbsitz

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440m

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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4.8

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Ybbstal Cycle Path – Waidhofen an der Ybbs Old Town loop from Waidhofen an der Ybbs

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Intermediate

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

4.9

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Waidhofen an der Ybbs Old Town – Ybbstal Cycle Path loop from Göstling an der Ybbs

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Erlauftal Cycle Path

House of Wilderness

Second Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline Viaduct

Gaming Charterhouse

Erlauf Valley Cycle Path near Scheibbs

Raschinsky Confectionery

Ötscherlandsteg

Picnic Area by the Erlauf River

Erlaufschlucht Visitor Center and Entrance

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