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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

Contact

Pühringerhütte
Totes Gebirge
8993 Grundlsee

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What the weather will be like Grundlsee (717m)

Today, 15.07.2026

Dry and fair in the early morning, later frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
slightly cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 65%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 16.07.2026

Variable with showers and thunderstorms. Finally the weather will calm down.
Morning
cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

17.07.2026
rainy
16°C 28°C
18.07.2026
rainy
14°C 22°C
19.07.2026
cloudy
12°C 21°C