Erlaufsee – Erlaufsee loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

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Erlaufsee – Erlaufsee loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

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4.6

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876

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Erlaufsee – Erlaufsee loop from Museumstramway Mariazell-Erlaufsee

01:21

5.14km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

110 m

Paddle Boat Rental at Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can do nice laps with the pedal boat

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148 m

Erlaufsee

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful destinations in the area

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3.73 km

View of Lake Erlaufsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

A feast for the eyes, even in winter 🤍❄️🫶

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4.44 km

Beautiful lake, in which, when the weather is clear, the surrounding mountain peaks and wooden huts built on the shore are reflected. Perfect to stop for a moment and enjoy the sun and unique landscape.

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4.50 km

Erlaufsee

Highlight • Lake

4.98 km

Heritage Steam Train at Erlaufsee

Highlight • Monument

It's really fun to ride a lap

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5.07 km

Café in the Old Railway Carriage

Highlight • Cafe

Today I enjoyed a delicious snack in the old railway carriage, which has been lovingly restored. The young owner, who cooks his own food and works for the Museum Tramway …

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5.10 km

Historic Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Old beautiful drinking fountain, perfect for refilling water

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5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

1.86 km

748 m

150 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.74 km

526 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 2 November

2°C

-1°C

62 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

September 2, 2024,Rund um den Erlaufsee

A nice circular hiking trail with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the clear water of the lake. And to finish, a delicious fish dish at the beach buffet.

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August 30, 2023,Rund um den Erlaufsee

A lap around the Erlaufsee, on one side on a beautiful narrow forest path and on the other side the path was next to the lake. Because the weather wasn't great, there were almost no people out and about 😆

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July 24, 2026,Iron Lake Challenge "Steiermark" - See-Nr. 10: Erlaufsee

This mountain lake is located at the foot of the Gemeindealpe, not far from the village of Mitterbach am Erlaufsee. The border between Lower Austria and Styria runs through the lake, and the Erlauf river flows through it.
The Erlaufsee is well-developed for tourism and has a lot to offer in this regard. It is particularly popular with divers …

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