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Elmsee Lake

Grundlsee

The Elmsee is a remote mountain lake in the Toten Gebirge near Grundlsee in Styria – a quiet natural jewel for experienced hikers and nature lovers.

The Elmsee is located at an altitude of approximately 1,623 m in the southern Toten Gebirge within the municipality of Grundlsee, Ausseerland, Styria.
The small, surface drainage-less Trogsee is nestled in a karst landscape made of Dachstein limestone and is drained underground through the Lahngangsee into the Toplitzsee.

At the foot of the Elmsee lies the Pühringerhütte, a shelter of the Austrian Alpine Club, which serves as a starting point for further high alpine tours.

The Elmsee is a rewarding destination for experienced mountain hikers who appreciate the tranquility and authenticity of the alpine landscape of the Ausseerland.

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During the summer months in suitable weather conditions. Please inquire at the Pühringerhütte regarding the weather situation – thank you! 

23/05/2026 - 04/10/2026
Monday - Sunday
all day
28/05/2027 - 03/10/2027
Monday - Sunday
all day

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Pühringerhütte
Totes Gebirge
8993 Grundlsee

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What the weather will be like Grundlsee (717m)

Today, 06.08.2026

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 07.08.2026

A high risk of thunderstorms throughout the whole day.
Morning
rainy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

08.08.2026
rainy
15°C 28°C
09.08.2026
sunny
15°C 31°C
10.08.2026
rainy
16°C 30°C