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Obertraun Essentials

Obertraun serves as the primary access point for the Dachstein Krippenstein region and its diverse geological features. This selection includes the world-famous Giant Ice Cave and the extensive Mammoth Cave system, alongside high-altitude viewpoints like the 5 Fingers and the Skywalk. The list also covers the Hallstätter Glacier, the largest in the Dachstein range, and historic landmarks such as the lakeside Schloss Grub and the memorial chapel on Mount Krippenstein.

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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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Skywalk

A viewing platform located at the Dachstein Glacier cable car station, positioned over a 250-meter vertical drop with views across the Alps.

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Krippenstein

A 2,108-meter peak on the northern edge of the Dachstein Mountains, serving as a hub for hiking trails and high-altitude viewing platforms.

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Schloss Grub

A 16th-century castle situated on the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt. This privately owned residence is a prominent landmark along the lakeside hiking trail.

Dachstein Mammut Höhle - Neuer Osteingang

One of the longest karst caves in Europe, featuring over 70 kilometers of explored passages. Guided tours highlight its immense subterranean dimensions.

Koppenbrüllerhöhle

An active water cave located in the valley, known for its roaring subterranean streams and limestone dripstone formations.

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Ice Palace

An attraction carved directly into the Dachstein Glacier, featuring ice sculptures, light installations, and a crystal cathedral located deep beneath the ice surface.