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Gosauseen

Lake
Lake  ·  Hallstatt, Austria 47.5153°N   13.5278°E

Why you should go

Ninety seconds on Gosauseen

Time needed
2.5 hoursAn hour for the circuit
Best time
Clear weatherThe glacier is the view
Cost
FreeCar park is paid
Effort
Easy 4km loopMostly level going
Season
Swim July, AugustNear freezing in winter
Access
Pram friendlyGravel and asphalt

Best on a clear day: the Dachstein glacier at the head of the valley is the view, and the easy walk round the lower lake keeps it in sight most of the way.

Visiting

Park by the shore and walk the whole way round. The Gosaukamm cable car leaves from beside the lake for a higher route on the mountain wall above.

A second lake lies an hour and a half further up the valley on foot, past a smaller one. If you have a whole day, walk up to it; the lower lake alone takes an hour.

Swimming is free along the shore, and there is a beach at the near end. Boats and paddleboards come out in summer.

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