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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Schauboden

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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Schauboden

Moderate

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Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Schauboden

04:06

15.0km

170m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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969 m

Praterrohrsteg Bridge, Erlauf Gorge, Purgstall

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Transition for the short loop in the Erlauf Gorge.

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1.52 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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2.28 km

Erlaufschlucht

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

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9.85 km

Lorelei Rocks on the Erlauf River

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The Lorelei rocks invite you to cool off in the Erlauf.

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13.0 km

Erlauf Gorge

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

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13.4 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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14.1 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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14.6 km

Fischersteig

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

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

4.16 km

4.07 km

1.51 km

686 m

178 m

103 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

3.75 km

2.66 km

1.59 km

1.23 km

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

31°C

17°C

70 %

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Erlauf Gorge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Schauboden

Praterrohrsteg Bridge, Erlauf Gorge, Purgstall

Viewpoint overlooking the Erlauf River

Erlaufschlucht

Lorelei Rocks on the Erlauf River

Erlauf Gorge

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Fischersteig

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