Lake Hallstatt – View of Hallstatt loop from Hallstatt

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Lake Hallstatt – View of Hallstatt loop from Hallstatt

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Lake Hallstatt – View of Hallstatt loop from Hallstatt

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16.5km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 102 m for 963 m

After 15.5 km for 963 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.23 km

View of Schloss Grub

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Too bad that you can not drive to the castle

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2.72 km

Lake Hallstatt (Hallstätter See)

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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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5.22 km

View of Lake Hallstatt

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Great snack opportunity and huge park area to the lake

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7.79 km

Mouth of Lake Hallstatt into the Traun

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Here on the bank is a banker for a rest.

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7.92 km

Viewpoints of Hallstatt Lake

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Luckily you don't have to go through that anymore. 😉

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8.82 km

Steegwirt

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Very nice host

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9.05 km

Lake Hallstatt

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Between the steep Obertrauner and Hallstatt mountains lies the idyllic Lake Hallstatt. The fjord-like shore invites you to refresh yourself with a maximum water temp of 23 degrees. Sometimes it's cold but just good!

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