Cultural Hiking Trail - Bad Erlach (BE 3)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,70 km
Duration: 5:00 h
Ascent: 364 m elevation gain
Descent: 364 m elevation gain

The long route of the cultural hiking trail is around 20 km long and connects the most important sights of the thermal spa community. It takes a good five hours of walking (without breaks) to complete the trail. The short route of the Marterlweg connects the Marterln in the village as well as chapels and St. Anthony's Church. The Marterlweg is 5km long and takes around an hour to complete.

Starting point of the tour: Bad Erlach, Linsberg Asia Thermal parking lot
Tour destination: Bad Erlach, Linsberg Asia Thermal parking lot

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,70 km
Duration: 5:00 h
Ascent: 364 m elevation gain
Descent: 364 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point308 m
Highest point544 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Bad Erlach has been a settlement area on Roman traffic routes on the border between the duchies of Styria and Austria since the earliest times. Characterized by its location on the edge of the Steinfeld and Bucklige Welt, the plain opens up here and gives the village a special charm. It combines Burgenland influences with the Lower Austrian surroundings.

Evidence of the past can be found throughout Austrian history: the medieval Ulrichskirche church, Linsberg Castle as a place of protection, the Harathof from the second Christian colonization period, the village street with its rural character and remnants of industrialization. All of this is integrated into the up-and-coming village without denying its historical diversity.

The cultural hiking trail explores the culture and history of this lesser-known region of Lower Austria. It spans an arc from the historical beginnings through industrialization to the modern wellness oasis in order to convey the unity of landscape, history and culture.

Accompanying persons can be booked via the municipal office.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description Cultural Hiking Trail:Thermal parking Bad Erlach - Ulrich Church - Linsberg Castle - Glatzl Farmstead - Brickyards and lime kilns "Hinterbrühl" - Stupfenreith - Harathof/Count's Grave - Bromberger Street - Antonius Church - Old Mill/Stork Chimney - Bad Erlach Train Station - back to Linsberg Thermal on Linsberg StreetWayside Shrine Trail:Thermal parking Bad Erlach - Forest Cemetery/Glass Stations of the Cross - Hubertus Chapel - Bicycle Pavilion - Plague Cross/Plague Chapel - Workers' Chapel - Plague Column - back to Linsberg Thermal via Cemetery Path
Parking Parking is available at the thermal parking lot.
Getting there By car you can reach us via the South Motorway A2. At the Wiener Neustadt junction, change from the A2 to the S4 towards Eisenstadt. Leave the S4 at exit 16/Wiener Neustadt South and turn left onto Günser Street. Follow the road for about 2.5 km and turn left into Erlacher Street. Follow the road. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and continue straight to the entrance of Bad Erlach. Before the railway crossing, turn right into Thermal Street and continue straight. You will reach the thermal square in Bad Erlach.
Public transport More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip For a longer stay in Bad Erlach, an overnight stay at the Hotel & Spa Linsberg Asia is recommended!

Recommended period

Current weather in Bad Erlach

2° to 14°

Today, 05.03.2026

Partly cloudy

Wind speed1,1 km/h

6° to 14°

Tomorrow, 06.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed3,1 km/h

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026