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Bezirk Gmunden
Gosau

View of Hallstatt – Waldbachstrub Waterfall loop from Rotmoos

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Austria
Upper Austria
Salzkammergut
Bezirk Gmunden
Gosau

View of Hallstatt – Waldbachstrub Waterfall loop from Rotmoos

Hard

4.8

(49)

637

riders

View of Hallstatt – Waldbachstrub Waterfall loop from Rotmoos

04:35

46.0km

1,370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 19.1 km for 514 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.33 km

View of the Valley

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Panoramic hiking trail, very beautiful

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4.15 km

Märchenwald

Forest

3

14.7 km

The Hallstätter See (English: Lake Hallstatt) is one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in Austria and is located in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. Surrounded by the mountains of the Dachstein massif and the historic towns of Hallstatt, Obertraun, Bad Goisern, and Steeg, it forms the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage region Hallstatt–Dachstein/Salzkammergut.
Location: Salzkammergut, Upper Austria
Altitude: approx. 508 m above sea level
Length: approx. 7.5 km
Width: up to 1.4 km
Maximum depth: approx. 125 m
Inflow and outflow: The Traun river flows through the lake.
Highlights
Crystal-clear water with impressive reflections of the Alps.
Panoramic views of historic Hallstatt and the Dachstein massif.
Boat trips and ferry connections between Hallstatt and the opposite shore.
Popular area for kayaking, rowing, and electric boating.
Swimming spots and quiet stretches of shore, especially around Obertraun.
The Hallstätter See combines impressive nature with over 7,000 years of cultural history and is one of Austria's most famous landscapes. Whether from the shore, from a viewpoint, or from the water, the lake offers unforgettable views of Hallstatt and the surrounding Alpine world.

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15.9 km

View of Hallstatt

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This place is beautiful to look at from afar. Stop once and enjoy the view.

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5

16.2 km

View of Schloss Grub

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Too bad that you can not drive to the castle

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6

20.1 km

Waldbachstrub Waterfall

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Not the only waterfall you can see on the way down to Hallstatt. It splashes and splashes again and again, sometimes inconspicuously, but sometimes really spectacular. This is one of the more impressive representatives - it's worth a break!

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7

29.1 km

Rossalm

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Highly recommended, beautifully decorated with flowers and the food is delicious.

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8

37.0 km

View of Gosausee

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totally overcrowded, but still a nice motif

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9

41.3 km

Lake Gosau

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Beautiful view of the Dachstein.
Here is a climbing tour on the Laser via ferrata and a hike to the rear Gosausee.

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46.0 km

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Way Types

29.3 km

6.33 km

4.00 km

3.30 km

3.13 km

Surfaces

27.8 km

16.2 km

1.10 km

264 m

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