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Erlaufsee to the Gemeindealpe via the Brach

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Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Styria

Hochsteiermark

Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag

Mariazell

Erlaufsee to the Gemeindealpe via the Brach

Hard

4.6

(17)

142

hikers

Erlaufsee to the Gemeindealpe via the Brach

05:17

15.0km

830m

Hiking

The loop begins and ends at the Seewirt inn, which gives immediate access to the trails. On the Brunnsteinweg, you’ll walk through a fairytale forest into a gorge. The rooty path will take you to the Brunnsteinalm, before the views become even more spectacular at the Brachalm, where you’ll be…

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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2.31 km

Erlauf Spring

Highlight • River

At just the right time, a spectacular natural spectacle that more than makes up for the rather bleak path to this highlight.
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6.47 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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6.87 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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8.20 km

Terzerhaus mountain hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From the terrace of the Terzerhaus, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Mariazell region. The restaurant is located at an altitude of 1,626 meters.

Information at: terzerhaus.at.

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9.29 km

View of the Erlaufsee

Highlight • Lake

From here, you have a magnificent view of the lake, which boasts crystal-clear, drinkable water and spacious sandy and pebble beaches. It lies directly on the border between Lower Austria …

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15.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

4.74 km

2.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

1.67 km

1.39 km

1.14 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Erlauf Spring

Halterhütte on the Brachalm

Gemeindealpe

Terzerhaus mountain hut

View of the Erlaufsee

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