The stage starts at the Nibelungen Memorial in Pöchlarn and leads briefly upstream along the Danube to the mouth of the Erlauf. The path then runs along the bank of the Erlauf on the bike path, through a beautiful floodplain forest and a peaceful river landscape with Natura 2000 status. After the forest section, it continues on asphalt through the residential area to the center of Erlauf.
If you still have strength and energy, we recommend the "extension stage" over the Eichberg, where you will be rewarded with a wonderful view over the Danube valley and the Erlauf valley all the way to the Ötscher. Follow the signposting to Erlauf's local mountain - the "Eichberg". At the top, you will find a cozy rest area with the described view, next to a small chapel. Via the "Hochgreding", the ridge above Erlauf, you can hike back to Erlauf through a quiet forest area with a permanent beautiful panoramic view and small picturesque farming villages (about 5 km – duration about 1 hour).
From the town center, the route continues along the foot and bike path to the bridge over the Erlauf and on the other side of the river further to Golling. Over a hilly landscape with lovely views, the path leads down to Krummnussbaum.
