Tauernmoossee, reservoir in Austria
Tauernmoossee is a reservoir in the Austrian village of Uttendorf, surrounded by mountains and green slopes. The water is held in place by a modern dam, which enlarged the basin and made the area useful for electricity generation.
The original mountain lake was dammed in 1929, then significantly enlarged between 1969 and 1973 with a new structure. This newer dam is one of Europe's longest curved gravity dams and has supplied power plants with water since then.
The name Tauernmoossee refers to the moor and surrounding mountains of the region. Today, the reservoir serves as a place where hikers and nature lovers experience the quiet and alpine character that defines the area.
The site is accessible from May through October and attracts hikers who follow red and white trail markers plus yellow signs. Sturdy footwear is needed on uneven and snowy paths, and the complete loop takes about three and a half hours.
An abandoned chairlift stands beside the lake as a quiet remnant of past uses of the land. This silent structure adds to the feeling of remoteness and shows how the landscape has shifted over time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
