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From Erlaufsee via Brach to Gemeindealpe
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- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,14 km
- Duration: 3:50 h
- Ascent: 840 m elevation gain
- Descent: 65 m elevation gain
Wonderful summit hike from the Erlaufsee lake via the Erlaufursprung and the Halterhütte Brach to the summit of the Gemeindealpe.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,14 km
- Duration: 3:50 h
- Ascent: 840 m elevation gain
- Descent: 65 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:6/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point828 m
- Highest point1625 m
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Summit tour
Description
This beautiful, challenging summit hike starts at the turquoise-green Erlaufsee on the Lower Austrian side of the lake. The trail leads past the Lindenhof farm and along a forest path to the source of the Erlauf - where moss-covered stones and a ravine forest exude fairytale charm.
Continuing along the path, you reach the Brunnsteinalm after a challenging ascent and the Brachalm via a forest road. Here you will be impressed by the unique view of the Ötscher!
There is one last steep climb to conquer before you get a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains from the summit of the Gemeindealpe.
- Equipment Hiking boots, hiking clothing and rain protection, drink
- Parking There are sufficient parking spaces on the southern shore of the lake and in the forest above the recreational area – a fee is charged during the season.
- Getting there By car, Erlaufsee can be reached from the metropolitan areas of the cities Vienna, Linz, and Graz in about 2 hours, from St. Pölten in about 1 hour.
- Public transport From St. Pölten the Mariazellerbahn goes directly to Mitterbach at Erlaufsee and further to Mariazell. The travel time from St. Pölten to Mariazell is about 2.5 hours.
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Tomorrow, 05.03.2026
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