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Vorderer Gosausee: Crystal-clear mountain lake at the foot of the Dachstein

The Vordere Gosausee, located in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut, is a picturesque mountain lake on 933 meters sea level, embedded in the impressive backdrop of the Dachstein massifIt is located in the municipality of Gosau and is a popular destination for hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers. The lake not only offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, but is also a starting point for numerous hikes and alpine tours.

Short info:

  • What is the Vorderer Gosausee?: A mountain lake in the Salzkammergut, at the foot of the Dachstein.
  • Where is it?: Municipality of Gosau, Upper Austria. Address: Vorderer Gosausee, 4824 Gosau, Austria.
  • height and size: At 933 m above sea level, ideal for hiking and mountaineering.
  • activities: Hiking, mountaineering, diving, relay race, cable car ride.
  • gastronomy: Inns and huts along the hiking trails.

nature experiences and hikes

The Vordere Gosausee is known for its spectacular location right at the foot of the Dachstein massifThe view from the lake to the Dachstein and the Gosaukamm is one of the most famous mountain motifs in Austria, especially when there is no wind, when the mountain landscape is reflected almost symmetrically in the clear water. In good weather and at sunset, the snow-covered Gosau Glacier.

Around the lake there is a 4.5 km long circular hiking trail, which is ideal for a leisurely stroll or an easy hike. The path is flat and also suitable for families. From the Vorderer Gosausee you can also continue to the Hinterer Gosausee which is accessible via a forest road. The hike is scenic and takes about two hours. Click here to read our experience report!

starting point for alpine tours

The Vorderer Gosausee is not only a popular place to relax, but also a starting point for challenging mountain tours. From here, many mountaineers start their tours on the Hoher DachsteinA popular route leads over the Adamekhütte, which is at the foot of the great Gosau Glacier and offers impressive views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Gosaukammbahn and hiking paradise

At the lake is the valley station of the Gosaukammbahn, which visitors in summer to Gablonzer Hütte The cable car is an entry point into the Dachstein-West ski area, which is popular with winter sports enthusiasts in winter and offers access to numerous hiking trails in the Dachstein region in summer. From the mountain station you have a wonderful view of the surrounding peaks and can go on hikes of varying difficulty.

lake activities

The Vorderer Gosausee is also divers popular because the water is particularly clear in the summer months and offers ideal conditions for underwater exploration. Every year in May, a 2-person relay race which attracts sports enthusiasts from the region.

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