Ödseen Lakes - nature preserve area
4645 Grünau im Almtal
The Ödseen are natural lakes in a breathtaking landscape with a view of the Dead Mountains. In the summer from May 1st to September 15th there is the possibility to go by bike or car to the Almtalerhaus.
A hiking trail leads past the Ödseen lakes, first reaching the Kleiner Ödsee and then the Großer Ödsee. Crystal-clear water and stunning natural landscapes guarantee a wonderful outing that includes a nature experience for the whole family.
A detour to the Herrentisch (about 40 min) is also worth taking. From there, you can look down on the Ödseen and enjoy a magnificent view of the Schermberg in the Totes Gebirge.
Coming from the village of Grünau in the Almtal, turn southeast in Habernau into the “Hetzau,” a charming valley that stretches all the way to the base of the rocky cliffs of Schermberg and Großer Priel. The Straneggbach stream flows through it—a shallow, whitewater stream whose gravel banks are a popular recreational area for young and old alike in midsummer. After about four kilometers on a narrow, winding road, you’ll reach the parking area for visiting the lakes.
The large Ödsee is located at 695 m above sea level; it is about 500 m long and 27 m deep. The small Ödsee lies slightly lower; it is 300 m long and 17 m deep.
Please park only in the designated areas and do not block the entrances to forest roads, as forestry work and timber transport take place here! Hetzaustraße is not passable year-round. For more information, see the opening hours!
The Ödseen are a nature reserve and not a swimming lake!
We appreciate your understanding!
4645 Grünau im Almtal
Phone +43 6132 26909 - 705
E-Mail almtal@salzkammergut.at
Web traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/
Contact person
Großer und Kleiner Ödsee
Hetzau
4645 Grünau im Almtal
Phone +43 7616 8268
mobile +43 7616 8898
Fax machine +43 7616 8895
E-Mail almtal@traunsee-almtal.at
Web www.traunsee-almtal.at
01st May till 14th September and 16th till 31st October, the Hetzau street is open!
15th September till 15th October, road closed due to hunting season - only walking possible
01st November till 30th April, closed due wintertime, time for the nature to recover!
How to get to the Hetzautal in Grünau im Almtal:
We recommend travelling by public transport!
by train:
from Wels railway station take the Almtalbahn (line 153) to Grünau im Almtal; numerous connections from Wels railway station to the main trains on the Westbahn line (line 101) by bus: OÖVV bus route 533/534 Almsee - Grünau im Almtal - Gmunden
with the Salzkammergut Shuttle Route 60 from Grünau station to the Almtalerhaus stop from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm from 1 May to 15 September, on the hour from the station, on the half hour from Almsee, call the taxi centre at least 1 hour in advance on 050-422 422 or order on the otaxi app.
on foot: From the centre or Grünau im Almtal train station, you can take a leisurely walk along the Almuferweg "Genuss am Almfluss" via Cumberland Wildpark to the Jagersimmerl/Hetzau junction, then follow the road to the Almtalerhaus!
by bike: Cycle path R11 Almtalradweg from Wels into the Almtal valley to the Jagersimmerl/Hetzau junction, then follow the road to the Almtalerhaus!
by car:
Western motorway A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A9 - exit Ried/Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau
Western motorway A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - Gmunden - Scharnstein - Grünau
Innkreis motorway A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A9 - exit Ried/Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau From the centre of Grünau follow the country road to the Almtalerhaus (approx. 17 km).
Please only use the designated car parks and show consideration for private property! Thank you for your fairness!
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Pets allowed
- Spring
- Summer
Please get in touch for more information.
