--- title: Lake Almsee Nature Preserves url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402188/lake-almsee-nature-preserves.html" description: "Lake Almsee is situated in front of the majestic mountain range of the \"Tote Gebirge\" which mirror image can be seen in the lake." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Lake Almsee Nature Preserves Lake Almsee Nature Preserves ============================== Grünau im Almtal, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206368/F591E75A28E1455A36926C8DBACF04C6BB42DEF3775E27508843DBCC0759920B/almsee-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206369/E74575711C6E38ADF880D823204118C136900C367C53EA794BB0A85703FDA331/winter-am-almsee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201220/8A4D3382CD37F059F4F5924FFA6BBED65FFD46D6A37F4C268726F01B92CF2F90/infotafeln-am-almsee.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright [ ![Almsee mit Almtaler Sonnenuhr](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206368/F591E75A28E1455A36926C8DBACF04C6BB42DEF3775E27508843DBCC0759920B/almsee-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206368/F591E75A28E1455A36926C8DBACF04C6BB42DEF3775E27508843DBCC0759920B/almsee-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright [ ![Winter am Almsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206369/E74575711C6E38ADF880D823204118C136900C367C53EA794BB0A85703FDA331/winter-am-almsee.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206369/E74575711C6E38ADF880D823204118C136900C367C53EA794BB0A85703FDA331/winter-am-almsee.jpg) Open copyright © Gisela Eder Close copyright [ ![Infotafeln am Almsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201220/8A4D3382CD37F059F4F5924FFA6BBED65FFD46D6A37F4C268726F01B92CF2F90/infotafeln-am-almsee.jpg "© Gisela Eder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201220/8A4D3382CD37F059F4F5924FFA6BBED65FFD46D6A37F4C268726F01B92CF2F90/infotafeln-am-almsee.jpg) Open copyright © Gisela Eder Close copyright [ ![Infotafel am Almsee, Seeklause](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206370/C712973ECDC0B48DF186D2185B51D4D9E157BD18A5C3E3E6EC601C7965497371/infotafel-am-almsee-seeklause.jpg "© Gisela Eder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206370/C712973ECDC0B48DF186D2185B51D4D9E157BD18A5C3E3E6EC601C7965497371/infotafel-am-almsee-seeklause.jpg) Open copyright © Gisela Eder Close copyright [ ![Infotafel am Almsee, Algenblüte](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206371/2568824207964BF90741F34CC8BA909750DE549A2A65E1DD3571C9C2BDB9B7A1/infotafel-am-almsee-algenbluete.jpg "© Gisela Eder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206371/2568824207964BF90741F34CC8BA909750DE549A2A65E1DD3571C9C2BDB9B7A1/infotafel-am-almsee-algenbluete.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Car charging station Almsee 6 4645 Grünau im Almtal [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Almsee%206%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Almsee%206%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.7510972247534&lon=13.9567565917969&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Lake Almsee is situated in front of the majestic mountain range of the "Tote Gebirge" which mirror image can be seen in the lake. **Lake Almsee Nature Preserve - pure nature** In this area, still the landscape sets the ton: pure nature and carefully protected environment. The lake is still one of the last mountain lakes without shore nesting. Till up today, lake Almsee has remained a jewel in the Alps with its fauna. Please note that there is a daily charge of € 5,- for both car parks at the Almsee. Please only use the designated car parks! Wild parking will be penalised by the landowner with an action for disturbance of property! [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Lake Almsee Nature Preserves** Almsee 6 4645 Grünau im Almtal Phone [ +43 7583 5275 - 142 ](tel:+4375835275142) mobile [ +43 7616 8268 ](tel:+4376168268) E-Mail [forstamt@stift-kremsmuenster.at](#mailto) Web [www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/produkte…](https://www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/produkte-betriebe/forst "New window") https://www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/produkte-betriebe/forst --- **Contact person** Almsee - Forstamt Stift Kremsmünster Almsee 6 4645 Grünau im Almtal Phone [ +43 7583 5275 - 142 ](tel:+4375835275142) mobile [ +43 7616 8268 ](tel:+4376168268) E-Mail [forstamt@stift-kremsmuenster.at](#mailto) Web [www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/produkte-betriebe/forst](https://www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/produkte-betriebe/forst "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ [Access](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/Access) [to](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/to) [the](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/the) [Almsee](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/Almsee) [via](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/via) [the](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/the) [state](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/state) [road](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/road) [is](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/is) [possible](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/possible) [all](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/all) [year](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/year) [round](https://de.pons.com/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/round). [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Here's how to get to Almsee in Grünau im Almtal in the Salzkammergut:** **We recommend traveling by public transportation!** **By train:** Take the Almtalbahn (Line 153) from the Wels train station to Grünau im Almtal; There are numerous connections at Wels Station to mainline trains on the Westbahn line (Line 101) heading toward Linz/Vienna or Salzburg/Munich, as well as to Passau/Nuremberg. From the Grünau train station, there are connections via the OÖVV bus or the Salzkammergut Shuttle Service to Almsee. Of course, you can also enjoy a leisurely walk along the Almuferweg trail by the Alm River. **By bus:** OÖVV Bus Line 534 Almsee – Grünau im Almtal Station OÖVV Bus Line 535 Gmunden – St. Konrad – Scharnstein – Grünau im Almtal Station **[Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 60](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/anreise-nahverkehr/salzkammergut-shuttle/artikel/detail/3592/route-60-gruenau-im-almtal.html)** From the Grünau train station to the Almsee GH Seehaus stop: Call the taxi dispatch center at least 1 hour in advance **at 050-422 422** or book online at **[www.salzkammergutshuttle.at](https://www.salzkammergutshuttle.at/)**. **By bike:** Follow the [**R11 Almtal Bike Trail**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/aktiv/radfahren-mountainbike-e-bike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001278/almtal-radweg-r11.html) from Wels into the Almtal valley to Almsee **Tip:** Part **of the** bike path runs along the Almsee state road—in between, you can also take the MTB trail for a few kilometers, which starts just before the wildlife park and leads to the Almbrücke bridge in front of the Jagersimmerl/Heztau. **ÖAMTC bike service point at Almsee** **On foot: From** the town center or the Grünau im Almtal train station, you can take a leisurely hike along the Almuferweg**“Genuss am Almfluss”** trail via the Cumberland Wildlife Park to Almsee! **By car:** A1 West Highway: Vienna – Voralpenkreuz-A9 – Ried/Tr. exit – Voitsdorf – Pettenbach – take the B120 to Scharnstein – take the Almseelandesstraße to Grünau im Almtal A1 West Highway: Munich – Salzburg – Regau – take the B145 to Gmunden (also coming from Bad Ischl) – B120 to Scharnstein – take the Almseelandesstraße to Grünau im Almtal Innkreis Autobahn A8: Passau – Wels – Voralpenkreuz (A9 Pyhrn Autobahn) – Ried/Tr. exit - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - take the B120 to Scharnstein - take the Almseelandesstraße to Grünau im Almtal From the town center of Grünau im Almtal, follow the country road to Almsee (approx. 15 km) Tip: Take the OÖVV bus for your trip **Parking**- Parking space: 150 - Bus parking space: 10 **Parking fees**The parking fee for a car is EUR 5 per day. For hikers who park for several days, the fee is EUR 15 for up to 7 days. Camping is prohibited! Daily tickets for buses: €20 **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for electric cars (fees apply) **Shuttle service**Salzkammergut Shuttle Service [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [Naturschutzgebiet Almsee 2021 ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/206372/ED5541F8230C7AB1800F1FE319A53BF15666F21D830028C79B12F5DA48E785E5/naturschutzgebiet-almsee-2021.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Guests also visited ](#ttgCollapseReisecluster) --------------------------------------------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205891/56BF1FA469F05E6124F63EE193CEA22C46767DE098C0D441E00F70F4BE688FD5/familien-highlight-im-almtal.jpg "Familien-Highlight im Almtal (© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee)") Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401866/cumberland-wildlife-park-gruenau.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee-Almtal, Karl Heinz Ruber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209907/5CE0DBFC1F7D8DBAE1F5C0E83C47FE1D1015085DAFC85466A757A7DFBD9EF955/vorderer-langbathsee.jpg "Vorderer Langbathsee (© Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee-Almtal, Karl Heinz Ruber)") Nature reserve lakes Langbathseen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002680/nature-reserve-lakes-langbathseen.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Markus Kohlmayr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/202508/BE37692937DAF796E7F0C54319F43A657352C6E890AA9B7ED64C4B880C9079ED/skigebiet-hinterstoder.jpg "Skigebiet Hinterstoder (© Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Markus Kohlmayr)") Ski Area Hinterstoder - Hutterer Höss ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203103/ski-area-hinterstoder-hutterer-hoess.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: OÖ.Tourismus Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207233/8D7417CEF91DE191F8513ACAE9FFB0AD022880BB6AD42534CAC13D11C611A87B/schloss-ort.jpg "Schloss Ort (© Copyright: OÖ.Tourismus)") Lake Castle Ort ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000203/lake-castle-ort.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal_brainpark Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/234167/C7E5B4FBDA1965F362855508C4B54BEF881AEC998A7719F174A7588B53E89A2D/esplanade.jpg "Esplanade (© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal_brainpark)") Esplanade Gmunden ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430035804/esplanade-gmunden.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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