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Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

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Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

02:09

8.01km

30m

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

Start point

Bus stop

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1.81 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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1.93 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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1.94 km

Erlauf Gorge Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

2.34 km

Aussichtsplattform 3

Viewpoint

2.70 km

Großes Bergmühlfelsdach

Cave Entrance

3.18 km

Steep Cliff on the Riverbank

Highlight • Gorge

Magnificent view at the foot of this cliff! The trees are wonderfully colourful, especially in autumn!

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4.19 km

Schauboden Prisoner of War Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The people of Purgstall hold a memorial service every year on the Sunday after All Souls’ Day.

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6.59 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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7.26 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 …

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7.61 km

Erlauf Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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

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8.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.42 km

1.75 km

209 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.73 km

1.32 km

400 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Romantic Bridge – Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

Fischersteig

Romantic Bridge

Erlauf Gorge Information Board

Steep Cliff on the Riverbank

Schauboden Prisoner of War Cemetery

Bridge of Love over the Erlauf River

Erlauf Gorge (Fischersteig Trail)

Erlauf Gorge

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