Hoher Dachstein

#28 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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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. Known for its breathtaking views and challenging climbs, Hoher Dachstein is a magnet for mountaineers and adventure seekers from around the globe.

The mountain's awe-inspiring presence is complemented by its significant glacial features, including the Dachstein Glacier, which offers skiing opportunities year-round. The Dachstein Ice Cave, another highlight, presents a subterranean wonderland of ice formations and frozen waterfalls, captivating visitors with its ethereal beauty.

Hoher Dachstein is not just a playground for extreme sports enthusiasts; it also caters to those seeking a more serene experience. The Dachstein Skywalk, a cantilevered platform extending over the cliff edge, provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys, allowing even the most casual tourists to take in the mountain's majesty without the climb.

Local name: Dachstein First ascent: 1834Elevation: 9826 ftProminence: 7008 ftCoordinates: 47°28'31"N, 13°36'21"E

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Upper AustriaAustria

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

Nearby attractions include: Gjaidstein, Seethalerhütte, Hallstätter Glacier, Dachstein Mountains.

1.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjaidstein
34 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.
~1790 ftE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Seethalerhütte, Dachstein
9 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...
0.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hallstätter Glacier
17 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.
0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dachstein Mountains
17 min walk • The Dachstein Mountains are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps. The term is used by the Austrian Alpine Club in its classification of the Eastern Alps as one of the 24 sub-ranges of the Northern Limestone Alps.
~230 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Salzkammergut and Upper Austria Alps
2 min walk • The Salzkammergut and Upper Austria Alps is the proposed name for a subdivision of mountains in a new classification of the Alps, which are located in Austria.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mitterspitz
13 min walk • Mitterspitz - a peak in the Dachstein group, parts of the northern limestone. It lies in Austria in Styria's union country. He is adjacent to Torstein and Hoher Dachstein. It is the third in terms of height of Dachstein. The first entry in 1872 was made by Oskar Simona and G. Schmied.
1.6 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Adamekhütte
40 min walk • The Adamekhütte is an alpine club hut of the Austria Section of the ÖAV at 2196 m above sea level, below the Gosau Glacier, at the foot of the High Dachstein. It is thus located in the Dachstein Mountains in Upper Austria, high above the valley ...