--- title: Ranftlmühle url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014404/ranftlmuehle.html" description: The Ranftlmühle is located in Grundlsee, near the Toplitzsee and can be reached on foot from Gößl. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Ranftlmühle Ranftlmühle ============= Grundlsee, Steiermark, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214763/892B8969BB2D85E9618FE2ACFE737135E8892245ABB0E77D5356E51F92D46691/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-fluss.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214764/51E7B46D1E96C4F2AB0E7CB9996A1958266472199DD562FEF3E7E790FF2F2D17/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-muehle.jpg) View copyright © CC-BY, Waltraud Loitzl, Waltraud Loitzl Close copyright [ ![An old watermill stands by a rushing river, surrounded by green trees. The large waterwheel is orange and harmoniously blends into the natural landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214763/892B8969BB2D85E9618FE2ACFE737135E8892245ABB0E77D5356E51F92D46691/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-fluss.jpg "© CC-BY, Waltraud Loitzl, Waltraud Loitzl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214763/892B8969BB2D85E9618FE2ACFE737135E8892245ABB0E77D5356E51F92D46691/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-fluss.jpg) View copyright © CC-BY, Waltraud Loitzl, Waltraud Loitzl Close copyright [ ![An old water mill surrounded by green trees. The water drive is next to a small path in nature.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214764/51E7B46D1E96C4F2AB0E7CB9996A1958266472199DD562FEF3E7E790FF2F2D17/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-muehle.jpg "© CC-BY, Waltraud Loitzl, Waltraud Loitzl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214764/51E7B46D1E96C4F2AB0E7CB9996A1958266472199DD562FEF3E7E790FF2F2D17/ranftlmuehle-grundlsee-muehle.jpg) 1. 2. pets allowed ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.6348839482369&lon=13.9067693871546&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Ranftlmühle is located in Grundlsee, near the Toplitzsee and can be reached on foot from Gößl. The **Ranftlmühle** is located in the district of **Gößl** in the municipality of **Grundlsee** in **Styria**. Built in 1850 from wood, it is picturesquely situated by the Stimitzbach, a steeply descending mountain stream, whose name has Slavic origins. The mill is named after the Viennese painter **Johann Matthias Ranftl** (1805–1854), who enjoyed spending time at **Grundlsee** and used the **mill** as a source of inspiration. After decades of decay, the **Ranftlmühle** was extensively restored between 2006 and 2011. Among other things, the mill post, the water wheel, and the roof were renewed. The renovation work was mostly done by hand, as the narrow access road did not allow the use of heavy machinery. Today, the mill presents itself again in its original condition and is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship of the region. The **Ranftlmühle** is reachable via a short walk from **Gößl** and is located on the way to the **[Toplitzsee](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/toplitzsee)**, a popular excursion destination in the **Ausseerland**. A visit to the mill can be ideally combined with a hike or the [**Three Lakes Tour**](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/shipping-grundlsee). [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ranftlmühle** 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 86 - 66 ](tel:+4336228666) E-Mail [info.grundlsee@ausseerland.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html](https://www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html "New window") https://www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html --- **Contact person** Ranftlmühle 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 86 - 66 ](tel:+4336228666) E-Mail [info.grundlsee@ausseerland.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html](https://www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The **Ranftlmühle** is freely accessible from spring to autumn. During the winter months, when there is a lot of snow, the hiking trail is **NOT** passable! - open to the public - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - 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. [To the website](https://www.grundlsee.at/ranftlmuehle.html "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")