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Winter hike from Gössl to the Toplitzsee lake

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 3,7 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 30 hm
Downhill 30 hm
Highest point 735 m

The approximately 3.7 km long, very easy hike from Gößl to Lake Toplitzsee takes about 1½ hours and is ideal for families. The route leads from the parking area at the “Rostiger Anker” inn along the lakeshore, through the forest to Lake Toplitzsee, and back through the village of Gößl. The tour offers peaceful nature, gentle exercise, and paid parking on site.

The approximately 3.7 km long hike from the End of Lake Grundlsee to Lake Toplitzsee takes about 1½ hours and is rated as very easy, making it perfect for a family walk with children.
The route offers a peaceful atmosphere and a perfect blend of nature and gentle activity.
Starting from the parking area at the “Rostiger Anker” inn, the trail follows the lakeshore through the forest to Lake Toplitzsee, with several alternative paths to reach the destination.
The return route leads from the lake through the small village of Gößl. Paid parking is available on site.

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The journey to Grundlsee is best planned with google.at/maps. 
Large parking lot at the Rostiger Anker inn. Free of charge in winter. Inn closed in winter.
The trail leads from the parking lot at the Rostiger Anker inn along the lakeshore past the bus stop to the old schoolhouse. From there up to the upper village of Gößl, with a view down to the village church. Through the village, past the "Annerlhof" and on to the Gasthof Veit. Then along the Konrad-Mautner-Weg and past his monument further to the Toplitzsee.

Cross the Klaus bridge over the outflow of the lake, continue to the Archduke Johann monument and via the so-called Reith path back to the starting point.

Caution, cleared path may have black ice. The path runs partly parallel along the cross-country ski trail, please do not walk on it as a hiker.

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Tip for reporting an emergency - give answers to the six W-questions:

  • What happened?
  • How many injured?
  • Where did the accident happen? (possibly GPS coordinates)
  • Who is reporting? (callback number)
  • When did the accident happen?
  • Weather at the accident site?
Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes, if possible with slip protection.

Proper backpacking makes a lot of things easier:

  • Pack heavy things first.
  • The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket.
  • All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top.
  • An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended
Dinner at the fisherman's cottage with advance booking. Johann Lafer claims that there is the best char.
Tourist Office Ausseerland-Salzkammergut
Information office Grundlsee
Mosern 25
8993 Grundlsee
+43 3622 86 66
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View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Grundlsee (717m)

Today, 09.10.2026

Partly sunny during the day after light rain at daybreak.
Morning
foggy
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 95%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 10.10.2026

Sunny in the early morning, but soon clouds will gather and will lead to light rain towards evening.
Morning
slightly cloudy
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
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13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
foggy
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

11.10.2026
foggy
7°C 14°C
12.10.2026
foggy
5°C 13°C
13.10.2026
very sunny
3°C 16°C

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