--- title: Hike through the Helenental-valley to the Erlachmühle (mill) in Mondsee, Salzkammergut. url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100081/helenenweg-hiking-trail.html" description: Hiking through the beautiful Helenental-valley in Mondsee. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hike through the Helenental-valley to the Erlachmühle (mill) in Mondsee, Salzkammergut. Helenenweg hiking trail ========================= **Starting place:** 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee **Destination:** 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237390/6E20B143BF80160F8F0C7D0F9F24F4A0A79CC0A65F66238C5BBADE53D8DD6771/helenental.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237391/2A69DA6F174DC78E30F42C156F1332E62778F1843BD9C2D061D6842A8F51B0AC/helenental.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/185157/1BA538B55622511E28F3653D9666659E3B1E266895CEC7686E61A837B2707E2E/erlachmuehle.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![The sun is shining through the autumnal leaves of a valley. In the middle you can see a river.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237390/6E20B143BF80160F8F0C7D0F9F24F4A0A79CC0A65F66238C5BBADE53D8DD6771/helenental.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237390/6E20B143BF80160F8F0C7D0F9F24F4A0A79CC0A65F66238C5BBADE53D8DD6771/helenental.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A river floating through an autumnal forest.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237391/2A69DA6F174DC78E30F42C156F1332E62778F1843BD9C2D061D6842A8F51B0AC/helenental.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237391/2A69DA6F174DC78E30F42C156F1332E62778F1843BD9C2D061D6842A8F51B0AC/helenental.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![look at the Erlachmühle](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/185157/1BA538B55622511E28F3653D9666659E3B1E266895CEC7686E61A837B2707E2E/erlachmuehle.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/185157/1BA538B55622511E28F3653D9666659E3B1E266895CEC7686E61A837B2707E2E/erlachmuehle.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![a small trail between hayfields, in the background you see a little chruch](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237392/4173CDA46F9B3333CBB16418B286039126B78EFD58EAF4F56EA6D8C93F26AEEF/helenenweg.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237392/4173CDA46F9B3333CBB16418B286039126B78EFD58EAF4F56EA6D8C93F26AEEF/helenenweg.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![Walking path next to the stream \"Zeller Ache\", trees with coloured leaves](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237393/7ABB0F7FB57588A8B3FDB90FAE0FF140944BA2B844DB0C10D38D12FBB3C610AE/helenenweg-im-herbst.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237393/7ABB0F7FB57588A8B3FDB90FAE0FF140944BA2B844DB0C10D38D12FBB3C610AE/helenenweg-im-herbst.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![An autumnal forest. In the middle you can see a river.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237394/02817737D0E8A77266ADF7000B2CD76B893A85E15F0E6ED153163738B52830C3/helenental.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237394/02817737D0E8A77266ADF7000B2CD76B893A85E15F0E6ED153163738B52830C3/helenental.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A river floating through an autumnal forest.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237395/22DF325DD96D693C4EDC969CBCFFD836693828767316DCD7C6BD9A127D91F715/helenental.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237395/22DF325DD96D693C4EDC969CBCFFD836693828767316DCD7C6BD9A127D91F715/helenental.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![view at the Erlach-mill.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/114800/FCB0E294D5A41C3498D9B8DEC6345A3BD673E3304DDB76212B79813AB3F5D470/die-erlachmuehle.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/114800/FCB0E294D5A41C3498D9B8DEC6345A3BD673E3304DDB76212B79813AB3F5D470/die-erlachmuehle.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![The river \"Zeller Ache\" at the Erlach-mill.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/114802/B71ED4E8FAF11E993F2AAAD2E87EF786817269138B0E43EB5F74C7DEA6220D3A/zeller-ache-bei-der-erlachmuehle.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/114802/B71ED4E8FAF11E993F2AAAD2E87EF786817269138B0E43EB5F74C7DEA6220D3A/zeller-ache-bei-der-erlachmuehle.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![Winterly snow-covered farmhouse near the Erlachmühle in Mondsee.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237396/B1103AF26652169BF26F9A894128048FE427877EFCD54E1912C1612C806B53BA/verschneites-bauernhaus.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237396/B1103AF26652169BF26F9A894128048FE427877EFCD54E1912C1612C806B53BA/verschneites-bauernhaus.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Dr. Franz Müller Str. 3 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dr.%20Franz%20M%C3%BCller%20Str.%203%2C%205310%20Tiefgraben%20am%20Mondsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dr.%20Franz%20M%C3%BCller%20Str.%203%2C%205310%20Tiefgraben%20am%20Mondsee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:ejacHotmpAHdACv@IRk@\OPSd@Mf@OHMATd@C^S~ACv@DpBM~D@pAATIb@ITc@r@Wn@EXUfBWvGBnC\bD@h@G~@Ij@Ib@q@~BSMm@|BiBpEy@zEo@lBaBzAKdAuB~CS`BULXv@_@lAw@lB[j@}@lAAJHLBJ@Xi@xCGv@Ib@e@v@ENCZB`@AHCF??&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Discover a still running mill after walking through the romantically wild Helenental.** The most loved short walking route in Mondsee starts from the centre along the Zeller Ache river to the "Erlachmühle" a littel rustic eatery. This route offers an impressive and romantically wild walk along the river. It is suitable for all age groups and fascinating at any time of the year. After starting in the town centre of Mondsee direction grave yard we pass by an old scythe works and then through a beautiful mixed wood along a romantic nature trail (suitable for prams too) to the right of the Zeller Ache. Stop at the Erlachmühle for a typical Austrian snack! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee **Destination:** 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee **duration:** 0h 30m **length:** 1,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 49m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 14m **Lowest point:** 490m **Highest point:** 540m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** No view **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Other **Starting point:** Parking west (cemetery) **Destination:** Parking west (cemetery) **further information:** - culinary interesting - Experience of nature - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Helenenweg hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100081&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Helenenweg hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100081&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Helenenweg hiking trail") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The starting point of this tour is the car park "west" (cemetery) in the center of Mondsee. **Parking**- Parking space: 100 **Parking fees**yes [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Helenenweg hiking trail** Salzkammergut Tourismus Marketing GmbH, Infobüro Mondsee Dr. Franz Müller Str. 3 5310 Tiefgraben am Mondsee Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 600 ](tel:+43613226909600) E-Mail [mondsee@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [mondsee.salzkammergut.at](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at "New window") https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal100081) [To the website](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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