Grundlsee, Municipality in Liezen District, Austria
Grundlsee is a municipality in Liezen District in Styria, located at about 732 meters elevation next to the lake that gives it its name. The area spreads across five settlement zones—Archkogl, Bräuhof, Gößl, Mosern, and Untertressen—with Bräuhof serving as the central hub.
The earliest traces of human settlement come from the Old Stone Age, as shown by charcoal discoveries in the Salzofen cave. After World War II, the area came under US occupation from 1945 to 1955 before being fully reintegrated into Austrian Styria.
The name comes from Old Slavic origins and refers to the round shape of the lake that defined the area for centuries. Today, the region remains shaped by its position between water and mountains, where local life continues to connect with the surrounding landscape.
The municipality sits in a mountain region with a lake, so appropriate gear for changing weather is important, especially during transition seasons. The central area of Bräuhof offers the best orientation as a starting point for exploring the different settlement zones.
The Salzofen cave contains charcoal remains dating back around 34,000 years, indicating some of the earliest human presence in the region. These archaeological traces rank among the oldest evidence of settlement found in this part of Austria.
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