--- title: Front Lahngangsee url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003483/front-lahngangsee.html" description: The Vordere Lahngangsee is a high-altitude mountain lake in the Totes Gebirge of the Ausseerland and attracts hikers and nature lovers with its alpine natural scenery and crystal-clear water. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Front Lahngangsee Front Lahngangsee =================== Grundlsee, Steiermark, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210631/B266D494C965E0B92B918C226A72B92C46BDAC7F3A3104E48B3CC0BEB1F28573/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-sommer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210632/4B63764C6056FE4ECC713A85478CB878F53F6AFF40180D8AD5F1463AB786FACE/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-foehren.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210633/0A84100C25CEE3D911D6E9E685384EA8B9B03A6EBAEC5ECE049342577AF54715/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-huetten.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck Close copyright [ ![A tranquil mountain lake surrounded by tall mountains and green forests. The clear sky reflects in the water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210631/B266D494C965E0B92B918C226A72B92C46BDAC7F3A3104E48B3CC0BEB1F28573/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-sommer.jpg "© CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210631/B266D494C965E0B92B918C226A72B92C46BDAC7F3A3104E48B3CC0BEB1F28573/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-sommer.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck Close copyright [ ![A quiet lake surrounded by tall trees and beautiful nature. The mirrored surface of the water reflects the surrounding mountains.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210632/4B63764C6056FE4ECC713A85478CB878F53F6AFF40180D8AD5F1463AB786FACE/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-foehren.jpg "© CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210632/4B63764C6056FE4ECC713A85478CB878F53F6AFF40180D8AD5F1463AB786FACE/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-foehren.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck Close copyright [ ![A picturesque lake surrounded by green forests and mountains. The clear sky is reflected in the calm water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210633/0A84100C25CEE3D911D6E9E685384EA8B9B03A6EBAEC5ECE049342577AF54715/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-huetten.jpg "© CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210633/0A84100C25CEE3D911D6E9E685384EA8B9B03A6EBAEC5ECE049342577AF54715/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-huetten.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck Close copyright [ ![A clear lake, surrounded by green trees and majestic rocks. The sky is blue with a few clouds.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210634/BF89B0F3AFBC05B56DF89821F34B3BE42C75B63A24B989E9DC5C5033F1F1CC9C/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-richtung-schafbueh.jpg "© CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210634/BF89B0F3AFBC05B56DF89821F34B3BE42C75B63A24B989E9DC5C5033F1F1CC9C/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-richtung-schafbueh.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, TVB Ausseerland, TVB Ausseerland Close copyright [ ![A quiet lake surrounded by majestic mountains and green forest. The sky is clear with a few clouds.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210635/72105D5C1E470DB42CBC04866319193B03164547651386EEAA5E88DDEDE6F33A/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-wandern-am-see.jpg "© CC-BY, TVB Ausseerland, TVB Ausseerland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210635/72105D5C1E470DB42CBC04866319193B03164547651386EEAA5E88DDEDE6F33A/vorderer-lahngangsee-grundlsee-wandern-am-see.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.67126&lon=13.93037&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The **Vordere Lahngangsee** is a high-altitude mountain lake in the **Totes Gebirge** of the **Ausseerland** and attracts hikers and nature lovers with its alpine natural scenery and crystal-clear water. The **Vordere Lahngangsee** is situated at around 1,490 meters above sea level in the western **Toten Gebirge** and belongs to the municipality of **Grundlsee** in **Styria**. Nestled between steep rock faces and surrounded by scree fields, the lake impresses with its secluded location and deep blue water. The shore is mostly inaccessible, with only a shallow section characterized by driftwood located at the southwest shore. Access to the **Vordere Lahngangsee** is exclusively on foot via marked hiking trails. The ascent from the hiking parking lot **Schachen** near **Gößl** is popular, leading to the lake via the **Kanzlermoos** and the secured **Draußengatterl**. The path is demanding but offers diverse landscapes and wide views of the **Ausseerland**. The lake is located in the **Naturschutzgebiet Totes Gebirge West** and is part of the European **Natura 2000 protected area**, which helps to preserve its unspoiled nature. It also serves as a stopover on multi-day tours to the **[Pühringerhütte](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/puehringerhuette)** or to the [**Albert-Appel-Haus**](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/appelhaus) and is a quiet resting place for experienced mountain hikers. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Front Lahngangsee** Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee mobile [ +43 660 4086730 ](tel:+436604086730) Web [www.pühringerhütte.at](https://www.pühringerhütte.at "New window") https://www.pühringerhütte.at --- **Contact person** Klaus Dietersdorfer Lahngangseen (Pühringerhütte) Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee mobile [ +43 660 4086730 ](tel:+436604086730) Web [www.pühringerhütte.at](https://www.pühringerhütte.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the summer months in suitable weather conditions. - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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