Bad Erlach

Places of interest in Bad Erlach

All the sights are accessible either via the Pittental cycle path or the Bad Erlach cultural hiking trail, which illustrates the historical development of the region.

Particularly noteworthy are:

On the Bischofskogel there is a forest cemetery and St Ulrich's Church (Romanesque - Gothic) in the middle of a historic terraced complex. The Erlach Madonna (original in the Diocesan Museum in Vienna, copy in St Anthony's Church) was located in this church. Recent excavations have unearthed human bones from the 12th century.
The "freye Thurmhof" at Linsberg, once surrounded by numerous towers, today gives the impression that the road runs right through the centre of the church.

In the limestone quarry on Bromberger Straße there is an intact lime kiln (industrial monument) and the Exzentriques cave, which is not open to the public. Photos and films about this unique natural monument can be admired in the local history museum.

The Harrathof, a manor house above the Bromberger Straße that has been known since the 15th century, offers a marvellous panoramic view of the Rax, Schneeberg and the Vienna Basin on clear days. The brick kiln on Bromberger Straße is the last remnant of a once flourishing industry (11 brickworks). Even the village church is reminiscent of the shape of a kiln.

Other sights:

• Donhauser cross
• Glatzkreuz
• Plague cross
• St Peter's cross

Text: www.baderlach.gv.at