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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, 20.06.2026

A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.06.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

22.06.2026
very sunny
15°C 30°C
23.06.2026
rainy
15°C 29°C
24.06.2026
cloudy
15°C 30°C