Almsee
Lake Alpine lake in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region
An alpine lake in Upper Austria, Almsee offers short walking circuits, trout angling and mountain views from nearby trails in the Totes Gebirge foothills.
Almsee is a mountain lake in Upper Austria, located in the Almtal valley near the village of Grünau im Almtal. It is a small natural alpine lake set amid steeply rising slopes.
The lake offers short walking routes along its shoreline and views across reedbeds and rocky slopes. It is used for low-impact recreation such as hiking and nature observation rather than large-scale water sports.
Almsee is a natural feature rather than a constructed site; its form reflects the local alpine geology and hydrology. There is no widely known series of major historical developments associated with the lake itself.
The lake sits in the Almtal valley in Upper Austria, within the municipality area near Grünau im Almtal. It is set among the lower Alps of the region and accessed from local roads serving the valley.
How to Get to Almsee #
Almsee is accessible by regional road from Gmunden and Bad Ischl. Local buses serve the Almtal valley; car travel provides the most flexibility. Parking is available near popular trailheads and the lakeshore.
Tips for Visiting Almsee #
- The lake can be walked around on marked trails; check with local alpine clubs for current conditions.
- Combine a visit with the Almtal valley for scenic hikes and alpine pastures.
Best Time to Visit Almsee #
Almsee is pleasant in summer for hiking and boat trips; winter offers quiet, snowy landscapes for photography.
Weather & Climate near Almsee #
Almsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1166 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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