Vorderer Gosausee

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Vorderer Gosausee is a lake located in Upper Austria, at the base of the Dachstein mountain range. The lake sits at an elevation of 933 meters and covers an area of approximately 0.52 square kilometers. It is fed by underground springs and offers views of the Dachstein glacier.

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The lake is part of the Salzkammergut region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Vorderer Gosausee can be accessed by a well-maintained road, and there is a parking area nearby. It serves as the starting point for various hiking trails, including those leading to the surrounding peaks and the Hinterer Gosausee, another lake in the area.