--- title: Egelsee high moorland in Unterach am Attersee in the Salzkammergut url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400969/lake-egelsee-and-moor-nature-reserve.html" description: The Egelsee in Unterach am Attersee is a moor lake with rare moor plants. A beautiful hike promises pure nature and beautiful views of the Attersee. date: 2018-11-20 modified: 2025-11-05 --- # Egelsee high moorland in Unterach am Attersee in the Salzkammergut Lake Egelsee and moor - nature reserve ======================================== Unterach am Attersee, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204597/FA437B253A69C02F2D6CE893ACBD8773C168C5AFDBCD68C87D8ED0FADC423121/naturschutzgebiet-egelsee-in-unterach-am-attersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204598/C8F2FF73CA0D845ADED892F69D2260EEB36DA150AA2B65835B4726B8EB27DF3D/2020egelseelisa-hemetsberger.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204599/9EB4FD9B1CABB4F3F2A96072A22C44B3E1B1FE1B2D7441E51581D3406C9FB2AD/2019-egelsee-unterach-werner-schnetzer.jpg) © Open copyright © National Geographic Close copyright [ ![Egelsee and Egelseemoor - nature reserve in Unterach am Attersee: The picture shows a beautiful, idyllic landscape with a lake, surrounding mountains and a green, wooded valley. In the centre is a wide, green meadow surrounded by coniferous forests. The scenery is peaceful and inviting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204597/FA437B253A69C02F2D6CE893ACBD8773C168C5AFDBCD68C87D8ED0FADC423121/naturschutzgebiet-egelsee-in-unterach-am-attersee.jpg "© National Geographic") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204597/FA437B253A69C02F2D6CE893ACBD8773C168C5AFDBCD68C87D8ED0FADC423121/naturschutzgebiet-egelsee-in-unterach-am-attersee.jpg) © Open copyright © Lisa Hemetsberger Close copyright [ ![View of the Hochmoorsee in Unterach am Attersee.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204598/C8F2FF73CA0D845ADED892F69D2260EEB36DA150AA2B65835B4726B8EB27DF3D/2020egelseelisa-hemetsberger.jpg "© Lisa Hemetsberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204598/C8F2FF73CA0D845ADED892F69D2260EEB36DA150AA2B65835B4726B8EB27DF3D/2020egelseelisa-hemetsberger.jpg) © Open copyright © Werner Schnetzer Close copyright [ ![Photo Egelsee from the shore](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204599/9EB4FD9B1CABB4F3F2A96072A22C44B3E1B1FE1B2D7441E51581D3406C9FB2AD/2019-egelsee-unterach-werner-schnetzer.jpg "© Werner Schnetzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204599/9EB4FD9B1CABB4F3F2A96072A22C44B3E1B1FE1B2D7441E51581D3406C9FB2AD/2019-egelsee-unterach-werner-schnetzer.jpg) © Open copyright © Sandra Mayr Close copyright [ ![Photo Egelsee from the shore](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204600/8F1661D601D362E507E2C6F31A4FA1A0CD0A89E95AB78285DBF435B3C4A867B4/2019-herbsttag-am-egelsee-sandra-mayr.jpg "© Sandra Mayr") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204600/8F1661D601D362E507E2C6F31A4FA1A0CD0A89E95AB78285DBF435B3C4A867B4/2019-herbsttag-am-egelsee-sandra-mayr.jpg) © Open copyright © Michael Süß Close copyright [ ![Picture shows Egelsee in Unterach am Attersee from above in winter in the Attersee-Attergau region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204593/A04D56FD942E5EDB630A60DD4F18F9A6FC0FF241AEF75A13CD83EC85083C7DA8/2021winteregelseevonoben2michaelsuess.jpg "© Michael Süß") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204593/A04D56FD942E5EDB630A60DD4F18F9A6FC0FF241AEF75A13CD83EC85083C7DA8/2021winteregelseevonoben2michaelsuess.jpg) © Open copyright © Michael Süß Close copyright [ ![Bird's eye view of Egelsee in Unterach am Attersee in winter.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204594/59817D2FADE61799F3DA731236AA9984F9411D6A317500435DAEAB37E455A39A/2021winteregelseevonobenmichaelsuess.jpg "© Michael Süß") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204594/59817D2FADE61799F3DA731236AA9984F9411D6A317500435DAEAB37E455A39A/2021winteregelseevonobenmichaelsuess.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Carolin Häupl Close copyright [ ![The Egelsee in winter is also particularly beautiful for hiking.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204595/D50AF2E067327B0463C77F5B29BE8004E7295DF47261CB8F2B0E9C992CE9EF4D/2020-winterbilder-egelsee-carolinhc3a4upl1bearbeitet.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Carolin Häupl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204595/D50AF2E067327B0463C77F5B29BE8004E7295DF47261CB8F2B0E9C992CE9EF4D/2020-winterbilder-egelsee-carolinhc3a4upl1bearbeitet.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau Carolin Häupl Close copyright [ ![Beautiful hike to Lake Egelsee in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204596/A6285E715D76FF148FC386FCA9202F4F38A8BC27501E724F2B056E16A1121BDD/2020-winterbilder-egelsee-carolinhc3a4uplbearbei.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau Carolin Häupl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204596/A6285E715D76FF148FC386FCA9202F4F38A8BC27501E724F2B056E16A1121BDD/2020-winterbilder-egelsee-carolinhc3a4uplbearbei.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. pets allowed Egelseestraße 4866 Unterach am Attersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Egelseestra%C3%9Fe%2C%204866%20Unterach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Egelseestra%C3%9Fe%2C%204866%20Unterach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.832575443611837&lon=13.5036563873291&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Egelsee and Egelseemoor - nature reserve since 1965** Lake Egelsee and the surrounding Egelseemoor are not only a popular recreational area, but also the oldest nature reserve in the Attersee-Attergau region. Egelsee, a moor lake about 105 metres long and 65 metres wide, is a relic of the Ice Age. It is located in a so-called dead ice hole, which is surrounded by siltation bogs and a wide variety of fescue grasses. The area provides an ideal habitat for numerous but very sensitive plant species. In 1965, around 4.1 hectares were designated as a nature reserve by decree. **Learn more about the Egelsee the "Venus Trap" among the nature reserves in the Attersee-Attergau region!** **DISCOVER the protected natural jewel Egelsee in Unterach** Hike to the Egelsee An easy hike from Unterach leads directly to the Egelsee. Passing woods, animal enclosures and meadows, you can look forward to numerous vantage points. At the end of the hike, the idyllically situated Egelsee awaits you. Further information HERE. **PROTECTED PLANTS IN EGELSEE AND EGELSEEMOOR Sensitive & nature conservation valuable plant species such as sundew, lousewort & more** Both the small moorland lake and its surroundings with a complex of fescue grasslands, fens, sedge swamps and remnants of upland moorland (Egelseemoor) are under nature conservation protection. All species of sundew found in Austria can be found at Egelsee, but also the marsh lousewort or dwarf hedgehog bulrush as well as numerous other species of high nature conservation value. The occurrence of six insectivorous plants (e.g. sundew / Drosera) and twelve orchid species alone reflects the plant-sociological diversity. The shores of Lake Egel slope quite steeply, the lake is up to seven metres deep. A dense forest of various species of stonewort algae grows on its bottom. In between, pond horsetails and, in the shore areas, pond lilies have settled. The water, which becomes increasingly opaque as it gets deeper, is home to several species of native fish, such as pike, roach and carp. In the shore area, floating on the lake water is a fescue grass, which are water-soaked bog plants. **NO TRESPASSING - THIS WAY PLEASE! Please stay on the hiking trail intended for visitors.** Many plants around Lake Egel are threatened with extinction and are very sensitive to foot traffic. The aim is to protect this unique plant diversity for the next generation. In keeping with the motto protect and use, the good ecological condition of the biotope complex could be largely preserved by demarcating the sensitive areas and signposting the hiking trail. **Sources & further information:** Land Upper Austria Egelsee: https://www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at/69147.htm Land Upper Austria Protected Areas: https://www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at/92726.htm Land Upper Austria Plants: https://www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at/files/publikationen/n_pflanzen.pdf Atterwiki Egelsee: https://www.atterwiki.at/index.php?title=Egelsee [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Lake Egelsee and moor - nature reserve** Egelseestraße 4866 Unterach am Attersee Phone [ +43 7666 7719 - 50 ](tel:+437666771950) Fax machine +43 7666 7719 - 59 E-Mail [info.unterach@attersee.at](#mailto) Web [attersee.salzkammergut.at/sommer/wa…](http://attersee.salzkammergut.at/sommer/wandern "New window") Web [attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at "New window") http://attersee.salzkammergut.at/sommer/wandern https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://de-de.facebook.com/attersee) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/attersee_attergau/?hl=de) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/regionatterseeattergau/_saved/) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/tvbattersee#p/a) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unterach_am_Attersee)--- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau Hauptstraße 9 4866 Unterach am Attersee Phone [ +43 7666 7719 - 50 ](tel:+437666771950) E-Mail [info.unterach@attersee.at](#mailto) Web [attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/ "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau Hauptstraße 9 AT-4866 Unterach am Attersee info.unterach@attersee.at https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Depending on the weather from Easter to October - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**From Salzburg via the A1 - Mondsee exit From Vienna/Linz via the A1 - St. Georgen exit, Attersee via Nußdorf to Unterach From the west - Bad Ischl-Weißenbach-Unterach **Train:** From Salzburg or Linz/Vienna to Vöcklamarkt. Linz/Vienna to Vöcklamarkt, continue with the Atterseebahn to Attersee, then by bus to Unterach **Airplane:** From Salzburg via the A1 - Mondsee exit From Vienna/Linz via the A1 - St. Georgen exit [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (3 - 14 Year) - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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