Description
The tour starts at the Terzerhaus at the summit of the Gemeindealpe Mitterbach. It is best to hike to the Terzerhaus the day before and spend a night at lofty heights - or take the cable car, which will also take you to the summit of the Gemeindealm.
Soon after starting from the Terzerhaus, the trail descends along small paths and lush meadows. Later, denser forests provide cooling. After 1.5 to 2 hours, you reach the Vorderötscher refuge. A small refreshment awaits hikers here.
After the shelter, the trail descends steeply again into the Ötschergräben, past the Mirafall to the Ötscherhias snack station.
From the Ötscherhias you continue hiking through the wonderful Ötschergräben - past the Wienerbruck power station and the Lassingfall. After approx. 2 hours you reach the Ötscher-Basis Nature Park Center in Wienerbruck. In addition to numerous nature education and information about the region, the Ötscher-Basis offers a cozy lakeside terrace and a restaurant dedicated to the use of regional products. An ideal place to round off your hike with culinary delights...
The Mariazell Railway runs between Wienerbruck and Mitterbach. You can either park in Wienerbruck and take the Mariazellerbahn to Mitterbach before the hike. Or you can cover the route in the evening.
A slightly shorter version of the hike leads from Ötscherhias in the direction of Erlaufklause (also a stop on the Mariazellerbahn).
Starting point of the tour
Summit station Gemeindealpe Mitterbach
Destination point of the tour
Wienerbruck, Ötscher-Basis Nature Park Center
Directions
By car, drive to the endpoint of the hike, the Wienerbruck station, and from there take the Mariazellerbahn to Mitterbach am Erlaufsee. Ascent by chairlift of Gemeindealpe Mitterbach.
Parking
Wienerbruck station or parking lot at the valley station Gemeindealpe Mitterbach.
Arrival by the Mariazellerbahn, which runs from St. Pölten to Mariazell.
There are stops in Mitterbach (a few minutes' walk from the valley station of Gemeindealpe) as well as in Wienerbruck (located directly at the Ötscher-Basis).
Author's tip
Tip: Combine your hike with an overnight stay in the newly built Terzerhaus. This way you can also manage the ascent to Gemeindealpe the day before. Alternatively, it is possible to take the cable car to the summit of Gemeindealpe.
The Vorderötscher shelter is also a recommended overnight option.
