Krottensee, Natural lake in Gmunden, Austria.
The Krottensee extends across 3.5 hectares, measuring 260 meters in length and 225 meters in width at an elevation of 465 meters.
The lake formed approximately 18,000 years ago in a dead ice hole surrounded by moraine deposits from the Würm glacial period.
Archaeological discoveries near Krottensee include Bronze Age tools, jewelry, and burial sites from the Hallstatt period indicating early human settlement.
Information panels along the circular path provide detailed explanations about the lake's formation and the local flora and fauna species.
A floating island in the center of Krottensee contains carnivorous plants like sundew and creates a specialized habitat for numerous species.
Location: Gmunden
Elevation above the sea: 465 m
GPS coordinates: 47.92541,13.80910
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:36
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