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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Salzkammergut

Salzkammergut’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Salzkammergut. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Lake Altaussee

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One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Austria. A leisurely two-hour walk around, there are various places to stop for refreshments – and James Bond has even been there.

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Front Gosau Lake

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From this location, you will find the perfect postcard motif: Still the lake lies at your feet and the gray mountains and the blue sky are picturesquely reflected in the water. Still beautiful for the hundredth time.

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Lake Laudach

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Pure mountain idyll - glittering water, green meadows and beyond the rugged towering summit of Katzenstein. The cozy Gasthof Ramsauer Alm is located on a small hill above the lake. …

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South Shore of Lake Attersee

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The Attersee enchants with its blue water, over which you can let your gaze wander while cycling. Especially in the hot summer months, you want to jump into the clear …

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Drachenwand

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Via ferrata with difficulty C / D (alternative route via a rope bridge, then maximum C). Insurance could be better in part - the entrance over the (in the summer …

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Steineck

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Beautiful view of the Traunstein and the Totes Gebirge.

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High Dachstein

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In good weather very crowded. The best thing is when you come across the Simonyhütte and before the first gondola at the entrance. If there is not much going on, abseiling from the summit is recommended.

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Großer Priel Summit

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The highest in the "genius of the Pruell genent" is always worth a tour. Whether moderate climbs from the Welser hut or the Prielschutzhaus or crisp via ferrata (Bert-Rinesch-Klettersteig C …

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Eternal Wall

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A spectacular path with unforgettable views. Note that this is a shared trail. This means that mountain bikers, e-MTBs, hikers, climbers and many more cavort here. With the beautiful view …

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Grünberg Summit and Treetop Walk

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The Grünberg is the local mountain of the residents of Gmunden and one of the most popular destinations around Lake Traunsee. After all, there are 20 kilometers of hiking trails and many other leisure opportunities to be discovered.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Salzkammergut

Lake Altaussee

Front Gosau Lake

Lake Laudach

South Shore of Lake Attersee

Drachenwand

Steineck

High Dachstein

Großer Priel Summit

Eternal Wall

Grünberg Summit and Treetop Walk

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