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Tauplitz
ℹ️Practical info — Tauplitz
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Use the toll alpine road from Bad Mitterndorf or the chairlift directly from the village to reach the Tauplitzalm.
- Start the popular 6-lakes hike early in the morning to enjoy the clear reflection of the mountains in the water.
- Weather on the high plateau can change rapidly; always pack an extra layer and rain gear.
- Note that there is a toll for the mountain road; taking the local valley bus is a hassle-free alternative.
🍽 Food
Hearty dumplings made with the strong regional Styrian cheese; try them at a traditional alpine hut on the plateau.
Fresh local fish, best enjoyed at one of the traditional inns down in the valley.
The classic sweet alpine pancake, available in almost every hiking hut around the lakes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy this crumbly, very pungent cheese directly from the alpine dairies up on the Tauplitzalm.
Small shops in the Tauplitz village offer handmade wooden items and traditional accessories.
The darkest and often quietest lake on the plateau, well-suited for a mystical and relaxed break away from the crowds.
A short, rewarding walk from the alpine center offering an undisturbed panorama of the Dachstein mountains.
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Tauplitz is located in the Styrian Salzkammergut and is best known for the Tauplitzalm, Central Europe's largest lake plateau. At an altitude of about 1,600 meters, a unique alpine landscape unfolds, attracting visitors in both summer and winter. The village itself retains its traditional charm and serves as a well-suited base for exploring the Ausseerland region. The summer highlight is the '6-Lakes-Hike' on the plateau. This trail leads past photogenic waters such as Krallersee, Großsee, and Steirersee, tucked away in impressive alpine flora. For adventurers, the Gamsblick via ferrata provides exciting challenges. The plateau is easily accessible by chairlift or via the Tauplitzalm Alpine Road (toll road). The blooming alpine roses in early summer are a special natural spectacle. In winter, Tauplitz transforms into a snow-sure family ski resort. Thanks to its favorable geographic location, the plateau is one of the snowiest areas in Styria. Modern lifts serve wide slopes suitable for all skill levels. Cross-country skiers will find high-altitude trails with spectacular views of the Grimming mountain. After a day in the snow, the nearby thermal baths in Bad Mitterndorf offer great relaxation.
- Location: Upper Austria, Austria
- Top sights: Alpenbad · Krahstein · Schneiderkogel
- Nearby: Grundlsee (12 km)
- Population: ~615
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -5 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 82 | 67 | 81 | 75 | 140 | 167 | 177 | 175 | 132 | 96 | 73 | 76 |
Geography
Facts
- Village elevation: 896 m
- Plateau elevation: 1,600 m
- Largest lake plateau
- 6 idyllic mountain lakes
- Near Kulm ski fly hill
- Part of Bad Mitterndorf
- Views of Mount Grimming
- Snow-sure until April
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