Dachstein West Ski Area

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July 2015

Gosau valley, Salzkammergut region, Austria

Gosau is situated along the Gosaubach stream in the Salzkammergut region. The center of the town is at an elevation of 767 meters.

At the southern end of Gosau there is a road leading to the Vorderer Gosausee, a lake with a scenic view of the Dachstein.

The valley around Gosau was settled in the 13th century by monks from St. Peter's Abbey in Salzburg. Timber production for the salt mine in Hallstatt was a major industry.

In the past timber production and salt mining in neighboring Hallstatt have historically been the major industries in Gosau. Today, tourism is the main source of income, although raising livestock, mainly cattle, is also an important economic activity.
This view is from above the Gablonzer hut in the Gosaukam range (altitude ca. 1.600 meters).

July 2015

Vorderer Gosausee lake, Salzkammergut, Austria

Vorderer Gosausee is a natural mountain lake in alt. ca. 1.000 meters. It is 1,8 km long and 500 meters wide. It is deep on average 35 meters and due to its clear water it is popular with the divers. On the east side it is surrounded by the Dachstein massif and glacier. The glacier is the source of the water of the lake filling it with underground streams. Dachstein has prominence of 2.000 metres over the lake which gives just an impressive view.

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Activities

Popular places to visit

Hallstatt Skywalk

You can find out about the history of Hallstatt with a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Hallstatt, village in Austria, Salzkammergut region, in late autumn

Hallstatt Salt Mines

You can browse the exhibits at Hallstatt Salt Mines, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hallstatt. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Hoehbuehel Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Hoehbuehel Ski Lift during your travels to Abtenau. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Edtalm Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Edtalm Ski Lift during your travels to Abtenau. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Panorama Jet Zwieselalm Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Panorama Jet Zwieselalm Ski Lift during your travels to Gosau. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Aussichtsberg Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Aussichtsberg Ski Lift during your travels to Annaberg-Lungoetz. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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