Short info:
- Where is the Altausseersee? The Altausseer See is a mountain lake at the southwest foot of the Toten Gebirges (Dead Mountains) in the Styrian part of the Salzkammergut.
- Can you swim in the lake? Yes, there are several entry points around the lake.
- How big is the lake? The Altausseer See is 3 km long and up to 1 km wide. By the way, it has a depth of up to 73m
- Can you walk around the lake? Yes, for the circumnavigation you can calculate a good 2.5 hours of pure walking time. The entire path is suitable for prams and can be walked without difficulty.
The Altausseer See (also Altausseersee) is a mountain lake in the Styrian part of the Salzkammergut, at the southwest foot of the Toten Gebirges and is 712 m above sea level. A. The center of the municipality of Altaussee is on the west bank. With its largely undeveloped shores and adjacent wetlands, the lake offers habitats for many animal and plant species and has been a nature reserve since 1959. The Altausseer See, owned by the Austrian Federal Forests, is a popular destination for excursions because of its beautiful location.
The water is crystal clear and has a slightly dark blue chlorination. That is why the Altausseer See is also called the “dark blue inkwell”.
Hike around Lake Altaussee
Here you will find our experience report with all the details!
The path is about 7 km long, buggy-friendly and very easy to manage. In addition, probably one of the most beautiful lakeside paths in Austria, as you walk right next to the shore during the entire walking time. You have a wonderful view of the Loser.
In the south of the Seewiese is the “Jagdhaus Seewiese”, an inn dating back to the 1900s, where you can also eat wonderful fish.