Erlaufsee is a region situated on the border between Lower Austria and Styria, a few kilometers from Mariazell. The area is characterized by the clear Erlaufsee lake, located at an altitude of 827 meters above sea level, and surrounded by the Pre-Alps, including the Gemeindealpe, and dense forests. This landscape provides a setting for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
The Erlaufsee region offers a variety of outdoor activities, with…
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4.6
(16)
138
hikers
15.0km
05:17
830m
830m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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120
hikers
20.2km
08:18
1,060m
1,060m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
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117
hikers
20.2km
08:18
1,060m
1,050m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
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778
hikers
5.20km
01:22
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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32
riders
10.5km
01:04
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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175
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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182
riders
39.3km
02:52
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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121
riders
44.8km
04:06
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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163
riders
31.4km
02:27
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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80
riders
47.6km
04:11
1,110m
1,110m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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73
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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54
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
129
riders
100km
05:01
1,460m
1,460m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

91
riders
63.6km
03:07
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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68
riders
90.0km
04:59
1,880m
1,880m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

40
riders
78.1km
03:58
1,270m
1,270m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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112
runners
5.16km
00:33
40m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
9.82km
01:02
80m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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114
runners
5.11km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
21.2km
02:20
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
55
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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7
hikers
14.7km
06:40
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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7
hikers
10.8km
04:39
670m
670m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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5
hikers
9.49km
02:57
340m
340m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Erlaufsee offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountaineering. The region features 5 routes with an average rating of 4.63 stars from over 12,000 ratings.
The Erlaufsee region provides mountain biking opportunities, with trails ranging from easy to challenging. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Erlaufsee guide.
Erlaufsee offers various hiking routes, including a circular path around the lake. Guides are available for Hiking around Erlaufsee, Family-friendly hikes, and Easy hikes around Erlaufsee.
Road cycling is possible in the Erlaufsee region, with routes often featuring paved surfaces. Detailed information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Erlaufsee guide.
The Erlaufsee region offers trails suitable for running, including a circular path around the lake. Specific routes are detailed in the Running Trails around Erlaufsee guide.
Erlaufsee provides options for families, such as the approximately 2-mile (3.5-kilometer) circular path around the lake. Additionally, a guide for Family-friendly hikes around Erlaufsee is available.
Erlaufsee is a clear mountain lake situated at an altitude of 827 meters above sea level. It is known for its drinking water quality and is surrounded by the Pre-Alps and dense forests.
The Erlaufsee region has attracted more than 90,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The activities in the region have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Erlaufsee, including MTB Trails around Erlaufsee, Hiking around Erlaufsee, and Road Cycling Routes around Erlaufsee. Other guides cover waterfall hikes, easy hikes, and running trails.
Yes, some routes in the Erlaufsee region are designed for accessibility via public transport. A guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations around Erlaufsee is available.
The official website for the region is steiermark.com. For general inquiries, the phone number is +43 3882 2244-0.
The Erlaufsee region offers options for cycling on routes with minimal traffic. Information on these routes can be found in the Traffic-free bike rides around Erlaufsee guide.

