Dachstein Peaks & Glaciers

The Dachstein Massif, part of the Northern Limestone Alps, is home to the Hoher Dachstein, the highest peak in Styria and Upper Austria at 2,995 meters. This list features the area's prominent glaciers, including the Schladminger and Edelgrieß, alongside dramatic limestone summits like the Mitterspitz and Scheichenspitze. Modern alpine infrastructure provides access to unique vantage points, such as the glass-bottomed Skywalk and the Stairway to Nothingness, which extends over a 400-meter vertical drop.

Stairway to Nothingness

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

Skywalk

Glass-bottomed observation platform situated at the Hunerkogel mountain station, 2,700 meters above sea level.

Hoher Dachstein

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

Schladminger Gletscher

The third-largest glacier in the Dachstein Mountains, situated on the high plateau east of the Hoher Dachstein.

Panoramabankerl Brandriedel

Scenic wooden bench at 1,725 meters offering views of the Dachstein South Face and the Enns Valley.

Scheichenspitze

A 2,667-meter peak in the eastern Dachstein massif, featuring the challenging Ramsauer Klettersteig via ferrata.

Landfriedstein

Mountain peak reaching 2,536 meters, located in the central part of the massif north of Ramsau.

Mitterspitz

The middle peak of the famous Dachstein Dreigestirn, standing at 2,925 meters between Hoher Dachstein and Torstein.

Rittisberg

A 1,582-meter peak near Ramsau am Dachstein known for its extensive network of hiking trails and family-oriented activities.

Südlicher Torsteingletscher

Small glacier field located at the base of the southern rock faces of the Torstein.

Edelgrieß Gletscher

High-alpine glacier known for the Edelgrieß run, a steep descent for experienced skiers and mountaineers.