Traunsee
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| Traunsee | |
|---|---|
 View from Gmunden | |
| Location | Salzkammergut |
| Coordinates | 47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°ECoordinates: 47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°E |
| Primary inflows | Traun River |
| Primary outflows | Traun River |
| Basin countries | Austria |
| Max. length | 12 km |
| Max. width | 3 km |
| Surface area | 24.5 km² |
| Max. depth | 191 m |
| Surface elevation | 423 m |
| Settlements | Gmunden, Ebensee, Altmunster, Traunkirchen |
Traunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Austria, located at 47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°E. Its surface is approximately 24.5 km² and its maximum depth is 191 metres. It is a popular tourist destination, and its attractions include Schloss Ort, a medieval castle.
At the North end of the lake is Gmunden, at the south end is Ebensee. The lake is surrounded by mountains, including the Traunstein, and a number of other towns and villages surround the lake, including Altmünster and Traunkirchen.
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