recommended route
Altaussee lake circuit
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Rasten mit Ausblick auf den Dachstein GletscherPhoto: Günther Steininger, (c) Günther Steininger
Lake Altaussee is certainly one of the most romantic places in Austria. The view of the Dachstein glacier in the second part of the trail is not only a particularly popular photo motif, but will also certainly remain in your memory forever and ever - with or without a camera. Incidentally, Lake Altaussee is three kilometers long, up to one kilometer wide and surrounded by foothills of the Tote Gebirge mountains to the north and east, and is drained by the Altausseer Traun, one of the three headwaters of the Traun River.
Due to the many benches located on the lakeshore, the path is ideal for families and also older people. In midsummer, Lake Altaussee is also warm enough to cool off a bit while swimming, as numerous small beaches along the way invite you to take a break.
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Rest stops
Strandcafe RestaurantSeewiese Altaussee
Jagdhaus Seewiese (Naturhaus)
Jausenstation Kahlseneck
Safety information
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:
- What happened?
- How many injured?
- Where did the accident happen? (possibly GPS coordinates)
- Who is reporting? (callback number)
- When did the accident happen?
- Weather at the accident site?
Tips and hints
Tourist office Ausseerland SalzkammergutInformation office Altaussee
Fischerndorf 61
8992 Altaussee
+43 3622 716 43
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The Seewiese is not only home to two beautiful restaurants with enchanting terraces, where a few Ausseer musicians often play, but also offers one of the most beautiful views of the Dachstein glacier. From the Seewiese, the path now leads back towards Altaussee at the foot of the Loser. Via the lakeside promenade, you pass the Seewirt restaurant and the church and return to the starting point in the Altaussee spa gardens.
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Getting there
The best way to get to Altaussee is to plan with google.at/maps.
Parking
There are several parking spaces available in Altausse. Please note the fee obligation!Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Kompass "Dachstein-Ausseerland"
ISBN 978-3-85026-234-7 www.kompass.at
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!Statistics
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