Reedsee - Gastein - medium
Location
Grüner Baum, Kötschachtal, Bad Gastein, Österreich
Details
The Reedsee is an idyllic mountain lake in the middle of an ancient mountain forest
Hard facts:
4h30min for the entire tour
12.1 km for the entire tour
760 vertical meters
max. Altitude 1,832m
Parking:
You drive into the Gastein Valley to Bad Gastein. Directly in the village after the gas station, turn left towards Kötschachtal. Drive to the end of the valley (Grüner Baum hotel). The parking lot is on the right-hand side.
Way description:
You start at the "Grüner Baum" in Kötschachtal in Bad Gastein. There are plenty of parking spaces available. At the beginning, the route takes you leisurely through the car-free valley along the stream on a forest road. After half an hour, turn right across the stream. From here it is a fairly steep 2-hour hike to Reedsee. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded for your efforts. Reedsee is in a very idyllic location, surrounded by mountain peaks that are reflected in the lake. There is no hut on the mountain, but a picnic by the lake is an unforgettable nature experience. Take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet by the lake. Return via the same route. There is also a nice place to stop for refreshments almost at the end of the hike.
