Photo: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut/Robert Seebacher

Sagtümpel - Tauplitz

Tauplitz, Styria

The water flow fluctuates between 10 l/s and 10 m³/s, with the source's catchment area mainly encompassing the Tauplitzalm plateau. Tracing experiments proved a direct connection with the stream seepage of Krallersee, north of Hollhaus. The water overcomes a height difference of over 600 meters over a distance of four kilometers. The water from the source flows to the Tauplitz Waterfall, which plunges into the Grimmingbach with a magnificent 30-meter-high cascade. Due to the great depth and mystical appearance of the Sagtümpel, a legend also surrounds this magical place. Unfortunately, the large spring pool was completely filled with gravel and concreted over in 1975 during the course of water supply development. Since the drinking water extraction was stopped in the 2000s, the abstraction facility lay fallow. The idea for a renaturation had existed for several years. In autumn 2016, renaturation could begin as part of a LEADER project. All concrete parts were removed and the spring lake was uncovered again using a special excavator. The successful renaturation created an interesting excursion destination for both summer and winter walks. The Sagtümpel has once again become a popular hiking and excursion destination near Tauplitz as a place of luck and power.