--- title: Taferlklaussee url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027666/taferlklaussee.html" description: The Taferlklaussee lake lies at the northern foot of the Höllengebirge mountains in the municipality of Altmünster, covers an area of around 1.5 hectares, and is located at an altitude of 763 meters. The Taferlklause was built in 1716 when the Aurachbach stream had to be dammed in order to use it for timber rafting with the Klauswehr weir. The dam was not abandoned, but continued to be used as a fishing lake. date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2025-10-16 --- # Taferlklaussee Taferlklaussee ================ Neukirchen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/227191/A12A090264DC0CEDC77118FED73D74416E564F8CF98B9375065CB8115A1B581E/winter.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/227192/C5916FFB4263FE1DF0D1D3CCD305351FF21EB3DE9544A4517ABDC131D3959819/taferlklausseelichter-sumpfiger-mischwaldc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/227193/22CAF7B93B16456D86762CA75A3100193FAC131AA7F702FB50E6E6BED33934F6/taferlklausseeschild-welches-den-taferlklausee-als-teil-des-naturparks-hc3b6llengebirge-hongar-ausweistc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Austaller Close copyright [ ![Taferlklaussee lake in Neukirchen: The picture shows a wintry mountain landscape with a snow-covered mountainside surrounded by conifers. A tranquil lake lies in the foreground, its surface reflecting the forest and mountain peaks. The sun shines through the trees, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227191/A12A090264DC0CEDC77118FED73D74416E564F8CF98B9375065CB8115A1B581E/winter.jpg "© Austaller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227191/A12A090264DC0CEDC77118FED73D74416E564F8CF98B9375065CB8115A1B581E/winter.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Taferlklaussee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227192/C5916FFB4263FE1DF0D1D3CCD305351FF21EB3DE9544A4517ABDC131D3959819/taferlklausseelichter-sumpfiger-mischwaldc-limberger-josefweb.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227192/C5916FFB4263FE1DF0D1D3CCD305351FF21EB3DE9544A4517ABDC131D3959819/taferlklausseelichter-sumpfiger-mischwaldc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Taferlklaussee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227193/22CAF7B93B16456D86762CA75A3100193FAC131AA7F702FB50E6E6BED33934F6/taferlklausseeschild-welches-den-taferlklausee-als-teil-des-naturparks-hc3b6llengebirge-hongar-ausweistc-limberger-josefweb.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227193/22CAF7B93B16456D86762CA75A3100193FAC131AA7F702FB50E6E6BED33934F6/taferlklausseeschild-welches-den-taferlklausee-als-teil-des-naturparks-hc3b6llengebirge-hongar-ausweistc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Taferlklaussee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227194/E5060295C1F8AF6E20019D225725C31564E5017DBD791E9CED8D02F59D1873BE/taferlklausseesumpfwaldbereich-und-moor-durch-kleinen-bach-von-weg-getrenntc-limberger-josefweb.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227194/E5060295C1F8AF6E20019D225725C31564E5017DBD791E9CED8D02F59D1873BE/taferlklausseesumpfwaldbereich-und-moor-durch-kleinen-bach-von-weg-getrenntc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Lake Taferklaus](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227195/FF5839507DCC09D9AC81CD00B528517644AAB4B54FFD585213F4C3740FA09D96/taferlklausseewasserflc3a4che-im-vordergrund-wald-im-hintergrundc-limberger-josefweb.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227195/FF5839507DCC09D9AC81CD00B528517644AAB4B54FFD585213F4C3740FA09D96/taferlklausseewasserflc3a4che-im-vordergrund-wald-im-hintergrundc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Taferlklaussee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227196/214E2A06B77A14EE49C9EB916906BBDC7EF374F55B2796EDEA40B85C88A51982/taferlklausseepestwurzflur-an-bach-mit-taferlklausee-im-hintergrundc-limberger-josefweb.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227196/214E2A06B77A14EE49C9EB916906BBDC7EF374F55B2796EDEA40B85C88A51982/taferlklausseepestwurzflur-an-bach-mit-taferlklausee-im-hintergrundc-limberger-josefweb.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. pets allowed Großalm Landesstraße 4814 Neukirchen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gro%C3%9Falm%20Landesstra%C3%9Fe%2C%204814%20Neukirchen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Gro%C3%9Falm%20Landesstra%C3%9Fe%2C%204814%20Neukirchen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.842427200111445&lon=13.626823425292969&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Taferlklaussee lake lies at the northern foot of the Höllengebirge mountains in the municipality of Altmünster, covers an area of around 1.5 hectares, and is located at an altitude of 763 meters. The Taferlklause was built in 1716 when the Aurachbach stream had to be dammed in order to use it for timber rafting with the Klauswehr weir. The dam was not abandoned, but continued to be used as a fishing lake. The lake and its shoreline are now designated as a nature reserve, and the clear water is of drinking quality. The southern shore is marshy and inaccessible, as it is a raised bog and a gray alder forest. The Taferlklaussee can be circumnavigated in about half an hour on a well-maintained hiking trail, offering a constant view of the lake. Hiking trails also lead further to the Hochlecken and the Hochleckenhaus, to the Kienklause and on to the Attersee. On the other side, the Froschweg trail leads to the Hinterer Langbathsee, and well-developed hiking trails take you all the way to Altmünster on the Traunsee. Echo blowing at Taferlklaussee has a long tradition and takes place annually on August 15. Several groups of wind players use the echo of the Höllengebirge mountains and take turns playing tunes, yodels, and folk songs across the lake. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Taferlklaussee** Großalm Landesstraße 4814 Neukirchen Phone [ +43 7612 71410 ](tel:+43761271410) E-Mail [info@traunsee-almtal.at](#mailto) --- **Contact person** Marktgemeinde Altmünster Marktstraße 21 4813 Altmünster Phone [ +43 7612 87611 ](tel:+43761287611) E-Mail [gemeinde@altmuenster.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.traunsee.at/altmuenster](http://www.traunsee.at/altmuenster "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")