Altausseer See

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.

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.

The site is also used for temporary exhibitions, including photography exhibitions showcasing the mine's history.

From Altaussee the Aussee salt mine (3.3km/2mi northwest, alt. 948m/3,110ft) can be visited; a conducted tour lasts about 1.5 hours.

At the salt mine is a salt-mining museum.