Salzkammergut Natural Wonders
The Salzkammergut region encompasses over 70 lakes and the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dachstein and Totes Gebirge massifs. This selection highlights the area's diverse karst topography, featuring the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and the Koppenbrüllerhöhle, an active water cave. The list includes high-altitude bogs like Kleines Löckermoos, secluded waterfalls such as the 95-meter Waldbachstrub, and alpine lakes ranging from the deep Traunsee to the dark waters of Altausseer See.
A Almsee
Almsee, English sometimes Lake Alm, is a lake in Upper Austria's part of the Salzkammergut in the Almtal valley, 11 kilometers south of the…
B Lake Wolfgang
Lake Wolfgang is a lake in Austria that lies mostly within the state of Salzburg and is one of the best known lakes in the Salzkammergut…
C Altausseer See
Alpine lake at the foot of the Totes Gebirge, situated at 712 meters above sea level. It is known for its dark blue water and views of the Loser and Trisselwand mountains.
D Dachstein Ice Cave
A must see of the region. Visiting this fairy-tale like ice cave is a real adventure.
E Kreuzsteiner Wasserfall
Waterfall located near Lake Wolfgang, accessible via a hiking trail starting from the village of Winkl.
Kleines Löckermoos
High-altitude bog and protected nature reserve near Gosau, featuring rare moss species and a small moor lake.
Langbathseen
The Langbathseen are two mountain lakes in Upper Austria's part of the Salzkammergut, 8 kilometers from Ebensee.
H Grundlsee
The largest lake in Styria, located at the southern foot of the Totes Gebirge. It serves as the starting point for the three-lake boat tour toward Toplitzsee.
I Mondsee
Mondsee is a lake in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut and near the larger Attersee.
J Traunsee
Traunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria. Its surface is approximately 24.5 km2 and its maximum depth of 191 metres…
K Lake Toplitz
Lake Toplitz is a lake situated in a dense mountain forest high up in the Austrian Alps, 98 km from Salzburg in western Austria.
Kaiser Franz Josef Förderstollen
A historical mining tunnel and cave passage located near Hallstatt, reflecting the region's extensive salt mining heritage.
M Sommersbergsee
A natural moor lake in the Styrian Salzkammergut near Bad Aussee, characterized by its warm water temperatures and surrounding peat landscape.
Waldbachstrub
A 95-meter-high waterfall in the Echerntal valley near Hallstatt, where three different mountain streams converge over limestone cliffs.
Koppenbrüllerhöhle
An active water cave in the Dachstein massif. It is the youngest of the three Dachstein caves and is known for the sound of rushing underground streams during snowmelt.
Hirlatzhöhle
The Hirlatzhöhle is a cave in the Dachstein massif in the municipality of Hallstatt in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut.
Hohenzoller waterfall
Waterfall located near Bad Ischl, accessible via a forest path leading from the Rettenbachalm area.
Rindbach-Wasserfall
Waterfall located in the Rindbach valley near Ebensee, featuring a natural rock amphitheater.
Zimitzbach Wasserfall
Waterfall situated in the Zimitzbach valley near Grundlsee, reachable via a hiking trail through the forest.
Burggrabenklamm
A deep gorge and waterfall at the southern end of Attersee, featuring a secured trail and a 19-meter vertical drop.
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