As I am staying close to Lake Hallstatt, it was only logical to dedicate one day to explore the area around the lake. So, today I went hiking on the East Shore Trail, stand-up paddling on the Southern part, and swimming in Obertraun.
This blog entry is an abridged version of the original entry in German.
![Traun river in Bad Goisern [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_095132-150x150.jpg)
![Lake Hallstatt from Arikogel [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_102346-150x150.jpg)
![Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_105526-150x150.jpg)
![Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_110142-150x150.jpg)
![Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_112311-150x150.jpg)
![Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_115526-150x150.jpg)
![Suspension bridge on the East Shore Trail [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_121630-150x150.jpg)
![Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_122542-150x150.jpg)
![Obertraun bay of Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_124201-150x150.jpg)
![Thunderstorm over Lake Hallstatt [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_142012-150x150.jpg)
![Sunshine after the rain [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_143430-150x150.jpg)