Gasthaus Kölnbreinstüberl by the Kölnbrein Reservoir, Austria

Attila Kovács

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Austria Gasthaus Kölnbreinstüberl by the Kölnbrein Reservoir

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An early-May shot at the end of snowmelt by the Kölnbrein Reservoir, with morning light on the guesthouse that’s dwarfed by the towering mountains around it.

Photography Tips

It’s best to shoot in the morning, when the sun is still low. In early May there’s barely any vegetation, so the barren, lunar-like landscape adds an even more striking contrast to the image.

Travel Information

Reach the spot via the toll-road Malta Hochalmstraße (about 12 km from Gmünd). There’s ample free parking at the reservoir, and in early May the lot is almost empty.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 05:26 - 20:39 | current local time: 16:44

Photo Themes Alpine valley mountain landscape Sunrise light

Locations Maltatal Valley Kölnbrein Reservoir Hohe Tauern National Park

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