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Mitterbach – Erlaufstausee – Kapschhof – Mitterbach

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Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag

Mariazell

Mitterbach – Erlaufstausee – Kapschhof – Mitterbach

Easy

4.7

(12)

hikers

Mitterbach – Erlaufstausee – Kapschhof – Mitterbach

01:51

6.78km

100m

Hiking

This barrier-free loop is a family-friendly outing along the Erlauf reservoir that’s suitable for strollers. The trail leads to the entrance of the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, where the Erlaufstauseeschänke tavern offers a nice place to rest and refuel. You’ll follow the fjord-like lake shore and take a short detour on…

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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Train Station

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1.13 km

Erlaufstausee tavern with a view of the Ötscher

Highlight • Cafe

Dead end due to driving ban - too bad, would be a nice tour.

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1.56 km

Erlauf reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A very beautiful hiking route around the lake. Even on hot days, it's pleasant, as you'll be mostly in the shade.

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2.67 km

Spätmann rock and legend

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On a hike to Mitterbach, discover the mystical "Spielmauer" (Playing Wall), where, according to legend, three young boys once froze into jagged rocks because they couldn't stop playing cards on …

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6.78 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

1.74 km

1.30 km

967 m

131 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.63 km

1.12 km

965 m

462 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Erlaufstausee tavern with a view of the Ötscher

Erlauf reservoir

Spätmann rock and legend

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