Dachstein Chapel

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The Dachstein Chapel is located immediately next to the Simony Hut in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies at a height of 2,206 m and is the highest place of worship in the Northern Limestone Alps. It is located within the municipality area of Hallstatt in the district of Gmunden in Austria. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Linz and is a cultural heritage monument. ()

Local name: Dachsteinkapelle Coordinates: 47°30'2"N, 13°37'27"E

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Upper AustriaAustria

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+43 6134 8279

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Dachstein Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hallstatt Museum, Simony Hut, Dachstein glacier, Hoher Dachstein.

4.4 miN
Museum
Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt
112 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut, the Hallstatt Museum stands as a cultural gem in the picturesque city of Hallstatt, Austria. This museum offers a deep dive into the region's rich history, dating back to the...
~120 ftNW
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Simony Hut, Hallstatt
1 min walk • The Simony Hut is an Alpine club hut belonging to the Austrian Alpine Club located at a height of 2,205 metres, just below the Hallstätter Glacier at the foot of the Hoher Dachstein in Austria.
3.4 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Dachstein glacier
88 min walk • Nestled within the majestic landscapes of Austria, the Dachstein Glacier stands as a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This alpine gem, positioned in the heart of the country, is not only a ski area but also a year-round attraction...
2 miSW
Glacial Alpine mountain with skiing
Hoher Dachstein
50 min walk • Hoher Dachstein, Austria, stands as a towering emblem of the natural grandeur found within the Dachstein mountain range. Soaring to an elevation of 2,995 meters, it is the highest peak in Styria and the second-highest in the Northern Limestone Alps.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eissee
18 min walk • The Upper and Lower Eissee are two lakes in the Dachstein Mountains in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. They lie north of a 2,794 m high mountain, the Gjaidstein, at an elevation of around 2,000 metres.
1.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjaidstein
35 min walk • The Hoher Gjaidstein is a 2,794 m high mountain peak in the Dachstein Mountains in Upper Austria east and above the Hallstätter Glacier.
1.9 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Seethalerhütte, Dachstein
50 min walk • The Seethalerhütte, once called Dachsteinwartehütte, is an alpine club hut of the Austria Section of the ÖAV at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level east of and below the Hohe Dachstein on the edge of the Hallstätter Glacier and high above the...
3.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hirzkar Lake
86 min walk • The Hirzkar Lake can be found south of the "Hohen Krippenstein" in Upper Austria. Although it is a mountain lake, it can be reached easily by a nearby cable car. The lake water is considered appropriate for drinking and is inviting for bathing in summer. Around the lake are rare plants such as cowslips and the carnivorous sundew.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Taubenkogel
29 min walk • The Taubenkogel is a 2,301-metre high peak in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, northeast of the Hallstätter Glacier. It can be reached from the summit station of the Dachstein Cable Car on the Gjaidalm or from the Simony Hut.
1.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hallstätter Glacier
35 min walk • The Hallstätter Glacier is the largest glacier in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies immediately beneath the northern foot of the Dachstein itself and runs down to the Eissee lake below the Simony Hut at a height of 2,205 m. To the east the Hallstätter Glacier is bounded by the High Gjaidstein.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
5 Fingers
91 min walk • 5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein. It was named "5 Fingers" by virtue of its hand-like shape.