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Large Erlauf reservoir lake round
Hiking tour Starting from Mitterbach (789 m)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 5,65 km
- Duration: 2:00 h
- Ascent: 86 m elevation gain
- Descent: 76 m elevation gain
The Ötscher Tormäuer Nature Park was created in 1970 around the Ötscher, the landmark of the Mostviertel region, which can be seen from afar. It is 170 m² in size, making it the largest nature park in Lower Austria - and for many, the most impressive. The nature park is an inspiring refuge for those who want to draw new strength from the tranquillity of nature. It is rich in mysteries and discoveries for mountain adventurers. What particularly impresses visitors is the unspoiled nature. The interplay of gentle alpine pastures, deep gorges, bizarrely shaped rocks, waterfalls, caves, tranquil forests and magnificent vantage points.
- Starting point of the tour
- Mitterbach (789 m)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 5,65 km
- Duration: 2:00 h
- Ascent: 86 m elevation gain
- Descent: 76 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point788 m
- Highest point864 m
- Round tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Description
Mitterbach am Erlaufsee is a place steeped in history, which is also shrouded in the many legends of the Alpine foothills. Walking along these legendary hiking trails, you can immerse yourself in the imaginary world of our ancestors and embark on a journey into the past, while the densely wooded hiking area in the "wild" Mostviertel lets you breathe deeply.Other popular hiking destinations are the Ötschergräben and the Tormäuer with their unique alpine flora, wild and romantic gorges and waterfalls such as the Mira, Schleier, Lassing and Treffling Falls. We recommend the Mitterbach legend trail with a walk along the Erlauf reservoir.
- safety instructions Please inform yourself in advance about any path and road closures in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park. You can find this information at https://www.naturpark-oetscher.at/aktuelles-top-informiert-im-naturpark
- Route description In the town of Mitterbach, head north to the entrance of the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park (opposite the sawmill). Next to the Erlauf reservoir lake, follow the romantic path to Hagenstraße. Up to this point, the hike runs along the nature trail. A short detour to the water path, with a fountain and biotopes, is possible. Continue via Spielmäuer, Gspenst, and Kapschgasse to Seestraße in Mitterbach.
- Parking Nature park entrance parking lot
- Getting there From A1 exit St. Pölten South via the B20 along the Mariazell federal road.
- Public transport The Mariazellerbahn takes you from St. Pölten directly into the Mostviertel mountain world to Mitterbach or further to Mariazell. Timetable and tickets: www.mariazellerbahn.at
- Editor’s tip The clever smith Ferraculus and Professor Eisenstein accompany interested young visitors in the form of a fun puzzle rally along the reservoir lake in Mitterbach. The necessary utensils, "explorer pass and magic pen," can be obtained at the kiosk at the beginning of the reservoir lake.
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Erlaufsee tavern at the entrance to the Ötscher gorges
Tourism association Mitterbach
03882/4211;
Mostviertel Tourism 07482/204 44, info@mostviertel.at
Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026