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Hike between Mitterbach and Wienerbruck through gorges and over high ground

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Hike between Mitterbach and Wienerbruck through gorges and over high ground

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Hike between Mitterbach and Wienerbruck through gorges and over high ground

08:18

20.2km

1,050m

Hiking

This point-to-point hike begins at the Ötscher-Basis Nature Park Center in Wienerbruck, which you can reach from Mitterbach on the legendary Mariazellerbahn railway.

After a short section along the reservoir and past Austria's oldest dam, you’ll hike into a fascinating gorge. The trail leads past the beautiful Lassingfall cascade to…

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.84 km for 925 m

After 6.15 km for 2.63 km

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Start point

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1.78 km

Lassing case

Highlight • Waterfall

A very beautiful waterfall in the gorge. Surefootedness is essential.

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2.47 km

Wienerbruck Demonstration Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The Wienerbruck demonstration power plant is located at the entrance to the Ötschergräben mine. It can be visited on your own.

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6.12 km

When the snow melts in spring, a beautiful waterfall appears in the Ötschergräben valley, and the red and yellow gentian and lilies also bloom here in abundance. And not far away is the fine snack bar: the Ötscherhias. ;-)

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8.83 km

Schleierfall Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

In the spring with the snowmelt a very beautiful waterfall and the yellow and red Petergstamm and the gentian very worth seeing.

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10.4 km

Vorderötscher Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Vorderötscher Mountain Hut was stylishly renovated in 2014 and, despite modern touches, hasn't lost its old, rustic charm—after all, it's been here, at the end of the Ötscher Valley, …

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13.3 km

Halterhütte on the Brachalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Halter-Hütte Brach is located at 1,449 meters in the Ybbstal Alps and offers magnificent views of the Ötscher, the Styrian mountains, and the Gemeindealpe. This cozy alpine hut is …

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13.7 km

Gemeindealpe

Highlight • Summit

The Gemeindealpe is a small mountain whose slopes are popular for skiing in winter. Numerous small paths wind across the meadows, offering fantastic views of the Ötscher.

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20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.93 km

1.62 km

649 m

627 m

127 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

3.38 km

1.43 km

726 m

267 m

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

26°C

13°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2025

This point-to-point hike begins at the Ötscher-Basis Nature Park Center in Wienerbruck, which you can reach from Mitterbach on the legendary Mariazellerbahn railway.
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After a short section along the reservoir and past Austria's oldest dam, you’ll hike into a fascinating gorge. The trail leads past the

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Hike between Mitterbach and Wienerbruck through gorges and over high ground

Lassing case

Wienerbruck Demonstration Power Plant

Mirafall waterfall

Schleierfall Waterfall

Vorderötscher Mountain Hut

Halterhütte on the Brachalm

Gemeindealpe

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