Dachstein Mountains

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Dachstein Mountains Must-Sees

The Dachstein Mountains, a central part of a UNESCO World Heritage region, are defined by the 2,995-meter Hoher Dachstein peak and a vast karstic plateau. The area contains unique geological formations, including the Rieseneishöhle ice caves and the world’s oldest salt mine at Salzwelten Hallstatt. High-altitude access is provided by the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car, reaching 2,700 meters, while engineered platforms like 5 Fingers and the Skywalk offer views over the Hallstätter See and the surrounding Northern Limestone Alps.

Dachstein Mountains Must-Sees — Map

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Skywalk Hallstatt

Overhanging viewing platform positioned 350 meters above Hallstatt on the Salzberg. It provides panoramic views of the Hallstätter See and the surrounding alpine landscape.

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Dachstein Glacier Cable Car

Impressive cable car that will take you on top of the Schladming glacier to 2700 m above the sea level.

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Stairway to Nothingness

The bridge features a construction which is also called "stairway to nothingness". Breathtaking views are guaranteed.

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5 Fingers

5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein.

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Dachstein Ice Cave

This ice cave is rebuilt every year and showcases nicely lit ice sculptures as well as thick layers of the glacier itself.

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Dachstein Ice Cave

A must see of the region. Visiting this fairy-tale like ice cave is a real adventure.

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Gosauseen

Gosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria.

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Gosauseen

Gosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria.

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Skywalk

Located at the 2,700-meter Hunerkogel mountain station, this platform includes a glass floor section extending over a sheer 250-meter drop.

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Salzwelten Hallstatt

The world's oldest salt mine featuring 7,000 years of history. The site includes a prehistoric wooden staircase, a subterranean salt lake, and a funicular railway.

Wolfgang Sauber / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Trautenfels Castle

Trautenfels Castle is a palace located in the district of Liezen in Styria.

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Hoher Dachstein

Hoher Dachstein is a strongly karstic mountain in central Austria and the second-highest mountain in the Northern Limestone Alps.

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