Sulzbichl - Trefflingfall - Sulzbichl

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4,08 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 137 m elevation gain
Descent: 137 m elevation gain

An impressive hike along the roaring Trefflingfall - possibly the most spectacular waterfall in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park!

Starting point of the tour: Naturpark entrance Sulzbichl
Tour destination: Naturpark entrance Sulzbichl

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4,08 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 137 m elevation gain
Descent: 137 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point482 m
Highest point616 m

Tour route
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The starting point of the route is Sulzbichl in Puchenstuben. The hike begins leisurely along the Trefflingbach through a beautiful gorge forest. Along the lovingly designed path, you follow the water over bridges and boardwalks, which cascades over 120 meters deep into the Erlauf. The Trefflingfall is thus considered one of the highest waterfalls in Lower Austria.
At the lowest point of the hike, the crystal-clear, turquoise Erlauf invites you for a cooling off before you fight your way back up the impressive Trefflingfall to the starting point. Afterwards, a visit to the Trefflingfall Hut or the Trefflingtalerhaus is recommended!

Equipment Sturdy shoes, hiking clothes and rain protection, drink
Route description From the Naturpark entrance Sulzbichl, about 30-45 minutes along the Trefflinbach on well-maintained paths and then over steps and bridges to the confluence with the Erlauf. The same way back (1h).
Parking There are paid parking spaces available at the Trefflingfall Hut or Erlebnisdorf Sulzbichl - €5/day. The income from parking management benefits the care of the nature park. (at the parking machine, coin payment only)
Getting there Coming from Linz: A1 motorway; exit Ybbs; towards Wieselburg and Scheibbs (approx. 1.5 h from Linz) Coming from Vienna: A1 motorway; exit St. Pölten through the Pielach valley (approx. 1.5 h from Vienna) From Styria (coming from Graz): S35 towards Leoben to junction Bruck/Mur, B116 to Kapfenberg, B20 towards Mariazell
Public transport Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten or Mariazell to Puchenstuben. Then hike along the Planet Path (approx. 1h) to reach the starting point.
Editor’s tip Tip: For a refreshment after the hike, the Trefflingfall Hut or the Trefflingtalerhaus invite you in!

Recommended period

Current weather on site

3° to 8°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,1 km/h

0° to 5°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed4,9 km/h

Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park: www.naturpark-oetscher.at

Mariazellerbahn: www.mariazellerbahn.at

Erlebnisdorf Sulzbichl: www.naturpark-oetscher.at/erlebnisdorf-sulzbichl

Trefflingtaler Hut: www.naturpark-oetscher.at/trefflingtalerhuette

Trefflingtalerhaus: www.trefflingtalerhaus.at