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Purgstall an der Erlauf

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

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Scheibbs
Purgstall an der Erlauf

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

Moderate

4.8

(44)

223

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

02:32

9.57km

40m

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: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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887 m

Aussichtsplattform 3

Viewpoint

2

4.25 km

Egon-Schiele-Plaza

Highlight • Monument

Opposite the Bergmühle (Berg Mill), this square is easily accessible by bike and offers beautiful views of the Erlauf Gorge. The panels tell of Egon Schiele's connection to the Erlauf Gorge and the "Path of Peace."

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3

5.06 km

Erlauf Gorge Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

4

5.07 km

Romantic Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From the Love Bridge, the path continues for another 300 metres through the gorge to the Romantic Bridge, over which you then cross the Pratersteg and return to the starting point.

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5

5.90 km

Praterrohrsteg Bridge, Erlauf Gorge, Purgstall

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Transition for the short loop in the Erlauf Gorge.

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6

6.45 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Erlauf River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A few steps down and from here you can observe the Erlauf from above.

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7.27 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

8

7.93 km

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Highlight • Gorge

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 the clear, turquoise waters of the Erlauf. The route passes through dense forests and past rocky cliffs, providing a mesmerizing backdrop for nature lovers and hikers. The Erlauf Gorge is known for its diverse flora and fauna, which makes the hike an unforgettable experience in the middle of the Austrian Alps.

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8.59 km

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Highlight • Bridge

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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10

9.09 km

Fischersteig

Highlight • River

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

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9.57 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.68 km

2.79 km

1.30 km

620 m

154 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

2.93 km

658 m

391 m

331 m

121 m

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