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Hochschwab

Hochschwab is a stunning mountain range located in the Austrian Alps, known for its breathtaking landscapes and picturesque views. This region is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities such as hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. For photographers, Hochschwab is a paradise, with its stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. Some of the most popular photography locations in Hochschwab include the stunning Raxalpe mountain range, the picturesque town of Mariazell, and the scenic Lake Grüner See.

Grüner See
Grüner See
by StephAnna Guertler

Grüner See in Tragöß. Green lake in Tragöß, Austria

Pfarrerteich
Pfarrerteich

Good Morning, Duck

*I've actually never seen a duck sleeping. This one was drifting on the lake surface for quite a while before it woke up some...

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Am Pfarrerteich
Am Pfarrerteich

Forest Creek

This little creek feeds a lake called "Pfarrerteich". It's a great place there in the forest with no one around.

**FULL VIEW...

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Salza
Salza

Salza

The river "Salza"- The shot was made from a fairly long rope bridge that leads to a gorge called "Wasserlochklamm".

**FULL VIEW...

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Evening at the Kreuzteich
Kreuzteich

Evening at the Kreuzteich

*About a 10 minute footwalk from the "Grüner See" (my previous post) is the Kreuzteich. Very shallow and as clear...

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Kläfferquelle
Kläfferquelle

Source of Life

*This is a small but wonderful place - unfortunately it's locked up most of the time. These springs provide a lot of the drinking...

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Grüner See
Grüner See
by StephAnna Guertler

Grüner See in Tragöß. Green lake in Tragöß, Austria

Pfarrerteich
Pfarrerteich

Morning Fog

*When I passed by this place for the first time, the mountain was covered in thick fog. 20 Minutes later it was gone and the peaks...

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Leopoldsteinersee
Leopoldsteinersee

Refreshment

*Once again I found myself in knee-deep in cold water. This time my feet got used to it faster and I didn't have to exit the water...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Hochschwab!
Most notably Lenis Las and StephAnna Guertler.