Kite-surf Ebensee

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Flat Water hazards: Currents Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat water. In the mouth of the `Traun` river the current flows opposite to the wind. Consequently, the resistance of the board increases. Beach type & size: Grass, Pebbles - Small Infos: There is a lawn providing enough space to pump up your kite. The small gravel beach can be used for launching. There are many obstacles downwind the launch area, so be careful. The wind is not gusty, so it looks worse than it is. You should be experienced enough to go upwind otherwise you will end up in the bay west to the beach with a long walk back. There is no path on the beach. Identified hazards: Trees, Fence, Other Weather specificities: Cold water, even in summer, mostly around 14-16C. Air in summer 20-30C. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: The spot works only in summer in bright weather situations. Thermal winds NE to E from 9 kts to 13 kts from around 12 noon to 2-3 pm. The wind is onshore to sideonshore. The wind is not gusty, so it looks worse than it is. Best months: June, July, August Access description: by Car - From the B145 follow direction to `Rindbach`. At the south end of the lake there is a parking lot. Make sure to buy a ticket. Parking fee (EUR 0.5 per hour). Accommodations: School, Toilet, Food, Parking