Details for: Erlauf-Walster route
Brief description
The Erlauf-Walster route is a leisurely route through the Mariazell region. Streams, lakes, green meadows, and forests invite you to linger.
Description
The leisurely trekking route through the Mariazell region starts at the village square of Mitterbach. After a short warm-up phase, it goes up the Schindelsattel after just a few kilometers and then quickly down into the Walstern. Coming from the Walstern—a popular excursion destination for many guests—the route continues to the famous pilgrimage site of Mariazell. The final stage leads from Mariazell along the road and then the bike path to the crystal-clear Erlauf Lake. A plunge into the cool water can be advisable on hot summer days to manage the last few kilometers back to Mitterbach.
Starting point of the tour
Mitterbach, village square
Route description Erlauf-Walster route
Village square Mitterbach at the B20 junction (turn-off towards St. Pölten) to Mühlgraben, via path 690, Schindelgraben to Schwarzwalstern. Continue straight through the Walstern and Rechengraben. At the junction with the federal road B21, turn right towards Mariazell and continue via Kreuzberg to Mariazell. Follow the road to St. Sebastian. In St. Sebastian, turn towards Erlauf Lake and return from Erlauf Lake back to Mitterbach.
Directions
Coming from Vienna, take the A1 to the St. Pölten Süd exit, then B20 to Mitterbach at Erlauf Lake.
Coming from the west, take the A1 to the Ybbs exit, then via B25 and B28 to Mitterbach at Erlauf Lake.
Author's tip
A plunge into the mostly cold but clear Erlauf Lake refreshes both body and mind!
