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#1189 Hallstätter See

Hallstätter See, Obertraun, Austria

About this stone

This glacier-fed lake is one of Austria's most iconic landscapes, renowned for its deep, cold, and incredibly clear waters that mirror the Dachstein mountains and the small villages dotting its shores. The area is part of a UNESCO-listed region shaped by centuries of salt mining, which once made it one of the Alps' most important economic hubs. Today it draws visitors for peaceful boat rides, hiking trails, and the stunning reflections that appear on calm days—a place where dramatic mountain scenery meets centuries of human history.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #1189 hidden at Hallstatter See, Obertraun, Austria (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1189 hidden at Hallstatter See, Obertraun, Austria (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1189 hidden at Hallstatter See, Obertraun, Austria (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1189 hidden at Hallstatter See, Obertraun, Austria (photo 5 of 5)

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Stone Details

Stone Number #1189
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Obertraun
Country Austria
Placed Date 4 May 2026
Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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