Details for: From Erlaufsee via Brach to Gemeindealpe
Brief description
Beautiful summit hike from Erlaufsee via the Erlauf spring and the Halterhütte Brach to the summit of the Gemeindealpe.
Description
This beautiful, challenging summit hike starts at the turquoise-green Erlaufsee on the Lower Austrian side of the lake. The trail leads past the Lindenhof farm and along a forest path to the source of the Erlauf - where moss-covered stones and a ravine forest exude fairytale charm.
Continuing along the path, you reach the Brunnsteinalm after a challenging ascent and the Brachalm via a forest road. Here you will be impressed by the unique view of the Ötscher!
There is one last steep climb to conquer before you get a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains from the summit of the Gemeindealpe.
Directions
By car, Erlaufsee can be reached from the metropolitan areas of the cities Vienna, Linz, and Graz in about 2 hours, from St. Pölten in about 1 hour.
Parking
There are sufficient parking spaces on the southern shore of the lake and in the forest above the recreational area – a fee is charged during the season.
From St. Pölten the Mariazellerbahn goes directly to Mitterbach at Erlaufsee and further to Mariazell. The travel time from St. Pölten to Mariazell is about 2.5 hours.
