The most beautiful trips around the Dachstein
What to see, visit and experience around the Dachstein
The Dachstein is a famous mountain range in the northern limestone Alps with plenty of opportunities for beautiful hikes and excursions. In addition, it borders the Salt Chamber in the north and the Low Tauern in the south, from which it is beautiful to see it. Let's see what all the interesting things can be done here
Hunerkogel Tour - Hoher Dachstein
Walk through the Seethalerhütte
From the cable car leading to the Hunerkogel peak (2,687 m above sea level) you can take a great walk through the Seethalerhütte to the top of the Hoher Dachstein (one route 2 km). If you have ferrata equipment with you, you can extend this short hike with an ascent to the very top of the Hoher Dachstein. The hike itself is more like a walk along a path created by a snowmobile on the glacier continue reading
Trip to the Five Fingers viewpoint
View of Lake Hallstatt and surroundings
The Five Fingers lookout is one of the most sought after places in the Dachstein and Hallstatt area. It is possible to get here from the village of Obertraun by walking to the top of Krippenstein or by cable car, where it is possible to make an intermediate stop with the caves, which is discussed in another article. From the Krippenstein cable car station, it's about a 30-minute leisurely walk to the Five Fingers viewpoint. It is at an altitude of 2,035 meters above sea level and above an abyss 400 meters deep. From here there is a wonderful view of Lake Hallstatt, reminiscent of the fjords in Norway. continue reading
Tour of the Dachstein Ice Cave
Winter kingdom
The Giant Ice Cave is also one of the largest ice caves in Europe. Its entrances are located at an altitude of 1418 and 1458 m. There are several domes to see. The oldest ice is estimated to be 500–600 years old. The cave is one of the greatest wonders in the Alps. The tour of the cave takes about an hour. 800 meters are accessible from the 2,700 meters of the cave. Every year, the ice in the cave increases in size. So the ice doesn't melt here as fast as it forms. The temperature is –3 ° C / + 3 ° C. Shooting only after consultation with a guide. continue reading
Tour of Hallstatt
Icon of Austria
Hallstatt village with 1000 inhabitants. Thanks to its historicity, folk culture and its geographical location in 1996, it was included on the UNESCO list. Its history is 5,000 years old thanks to findings from the Bronze Age. Even in the 19th century, the village could only be reached by boat. The individual houses are crammed side by side and some alleys lead through the houses. Hallstatt is one of the most visited places in Austria. It is often on the main page of guides, internet search engines and postcards. continue reading
From Ramsau to Hunnerkogel
Cable car under the Dachstein
The easiest way to get to the alpine world of the Dachstein massif is to take the toll road Dachsteinstraße to the cable car station and from there take the Dachstein Gondola to the Hunnerkogel mountain (2,687 m above sea level). Here you can enjoy incredible views continue reading
Tour of Kaiserin Christina Stollen
A tour of the Christina salt mine
The age of this mine is estimated at 7,000 years, when wooden stairs from the Bronze Age were discovered here. The mine has a total of 65 km of track, of which another 22.5 km on foot. There are 20 floors. There are two mining slides in the tour. The second longest in Europe measures 65 meters and can reach speeds of up to 40 km / h. During the tour, you will learn about the formation of this mass of salt due to the wrinkling of the mainland. In recent times, such as World War II, images of incalculable value have been hidden here. continue reading
Lake Constance
The path of the three lakes
Bodensee little known lake in the Dachstein region. You can already tell this by the number of visitors, where a foreigner is a rarity. This makes it more attractive to discoverers. The best way to get here is from Aich, but it must be calculated that the road to the lake is tolled. About 1.5 km from the lake is a parking lot. It is possible to rent a boat by the lake and take a ride or have a snack in the fishmonger's shop. A good tip is to go even further on the two higher lakes Hüttensee and Obersee. You will be thrilled by the beautiful environment, where as a tourist you will find the peace and beauty of the Alps continue reading
Waldbach
A wild river above Hallstatt
The river Waldbach lives in the deep shadow of the town of Hallstatt and its adjacent salt galleries. It is a very wild river with many waterfalls that cut into the landscape. The river is about 3 km long and flows at an altitude of 913 m. nm The hike can be started from Hallstatt, it is a hike for 3 hours or from the Salt Chamber also a hike for 3 hours. Just be careful which way you go. There is also a light ferrata. The advantage is that there are few visitors. continue reading
Weissenbach
Tradition in the valley of the river Enns
Between the beautiful mountains (in the south of the Schladmin Tauern, in the north of the Dachstein massif) lies a village with authentic houses, small farms, with a traditional Styrian atmosphere. continue reading
Hauser Kaibling
A peak with breathtaking alpine views
With its 2015 m above sea level, this peak is the highest mountain of the Schladming ski and tourist resort. Throughout the year, it offers a wonderful view of the alpine giants headed by the Dachstein massif. continue reading
