Altausseer See
To the north of Bad Aussee lies the Altausseer See, in a magnificent setting between the southwest faces of the Totes Gebirge. It is 3km/2mi long by 1km/0.75mi across. There is an open-air pool and rowing boats can be rented.
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Altausseer See
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Loser
A panoramic road leads north from Altaussee by way of the Loserhütte (1,564m/5,131ft; inn) to the Augstsee (10km/6mi). From the parking lot at the Loserhütte it is an hour's climb to the summit of the Loser (1,838m/6,030ft), from which there are superb views.
Altaussee, Austria
(Near Bad Aussee)
On the shores of the Altausseer See is the little spa town of Altaussee (723m/2,372ft; pump room), also noted as a winter sports resort. The Salzsud works were originally sited here, but later moved to Bad Aussee.
Altaussee - Salt Mine and Museum
The site is also used for temporary exhibitions, including photography exhibitions showcasing the mine's history.