Wienerbruck - Kohlerhöhe - Hintere Tormäuer - Wienerbruck

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,92 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 478 m elevation gain
Descent: 478 m elevation gain

Scenically impressive, varied route with a cave, gorge, and a waterfall!

Starting point of the tour: Wienerbruck
Tour destination: Wienerbruck

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,92 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 478 m elevation gain
Descent: 478 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point537 m
Highest point934 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The starting point for this scenically impressive route is the Ötscher-Basis in Wienerbruck, which is also an ideal stopover before or after the hike. The public journey by Mariazell Railway is particularly recommended due to the nearby stop in Wienerbruck.

After a short stretch along the Wienerbruck reservoir, the path continues over trails and forest roads through a lonely forest before reaching the road towards Erlaufboden. At the nature park entrance Erlaufboden begin the Hintere Tormäuer - an impressive gorge with tall, rugged rock walls shaped by the water of the Erlauf. Passing the mysterious entrance to the Gamslucken cave, accompanied by the turquoise-blue river, you penetrate further into the impressive, seemingly pristine nature until you reach the Wienerbruck power plant. A detour into the turbine hall of the show power plant is definitely worthwhile! On the ascent via a steep path, with the Lassing waterfall always in view, you can tap the last reserves of strength before returning to the Ötscher-Basis and recharging your batteries in the Seegasthaus.

Equipment Hiking clothing, sturdy footwear, drink
Route description The starting point is the Ötscher-Basis in Wienerbruck, then along the Wienerbruck reservoir, at the dam continue on the right road until a left turn into the forest towards Annaberg/Reith. Follow the path to Steinwandhof, then turn left and always stay on the marked path towards Erlaufboden until you reach an asphalt road. Go downhill on this road to the nature park entrance Erlaufboden. Follow the path along the Erlauf river to the Wienerbruck power plant. Take the steep path uphill on the left of the power plant towards Wienerbruck.
Parking Paid parking is available at the Ötscher-Basis - 5€/day. The income from parking management supports the maintenance of the nature park. (only coin payment at the parking meter possible)
Getting there Coming from Linz: A1 motorway; exit Ybbs; direction Wieselburg and Scheibbs (approx. 1.5 h from Linz) Coming from Vienna: A1 motorway; exit St. Pölten through the Pielach valley (approx. 1.5 h from Vienna) From Styria: Coming from Graz: S35 towards Leoben to the Bruck/Mur junction, B116 to Kapfenberg, B20 towards Mariazell
Public transport Mariazell Railway from St.Pölten or Mariazell to Wienerbruck-Josefsberg
Editor’s tip The Wienerbruck power plant at Stierwaschboden is open to visitors. Visit the impressive turbine hall or book a guided hike including a power plant tour at 02728/ 21 100 or www.naturpark-oetscher.atA stopover before or after the hike at the Seegasthaus of the Ötscher-Basis is highly recommended