Gosausee

From Gosaua a road branches to the south to the spectacularly lovely little lake, Gosausee. Although tiny, this lake is definitely worth a side trip. Rock walls rise straight up from the depths of the lake enclosing the dark-blue waters in a majestic embrace. The mighty peaks of the Dachstein Mountains form a backdrop for this beautiful stage setting. Try to arrive at the lake before 9 am for two reasons—in early morning on a clear day the surface of the lake is like a mirror reflecting the mountains in all their glory, and in early morning the busloads of tourists have not yet arrived. Take a walk around the lake: there is a magnificent trail that takes about an hour to complete.