Vorderer Langbathsee – Ostufer
A small, emerald mountain lake about 8 km above Ebensee in the Höllengebirge, under nature protection since 1965. Diving is allowed only from the pebble beach on the east shore within marked zones along the north and south shores. Plant growth is sparse, but trout, char and pike are usually seen, and the lake is known for big shoals of minnows; the most interesting depth is down to about 10 m.
Facts
- Region: Austria – Salzkammergut lakes
- Area: Traunsee & Langbathsee
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: bay
- Coordinates: 47.8347131, 13.6882909
- Highlights: large shoals of common minnow, trout, arctic char and pike, clear mountain lake (664 m) in the Höllengebirge, best zone down to about 10 m
- Permit: ÖBf lake and nature reserve: the ARGE Tauchen exemption applies only to Dive Card holders (digital €18, partner shop €20, online €23), and only within the marked zones and times. Check current terms.
- Issuer / contact: ARGE Tauchen Österreich – Dive Card
- Website: https://www.arge-tauchen.at/divecard
- Tips: Dive times: 1 May–31 August 10:00–20:00, 1 September–31 October 10:00–18:00. Gear must be disinfected beforehand (local bases offer this). There is usually no mobile signal, so buy the Dive Card before you arrive. Parking is scarce on bathing days – come early or late.