The Dachstein
A World Heritage Site
At 2,996 meters, the Dachstein is the second-highest peak in the Northern Limestone Alps. Although the Dachstein is not a “real three-thousander,” it has long since become synonymous with the Dachstein brand, at least since UNESCO added the Dachstein mountain landscape, along with Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut, to the list of “World Heritage Sites” in 1997.
“World Heritage Site” — this distinction now adorns this magnificent mountain, which has always inspired people with its diverse landscapes and is not without reason considered a “mountain personality”: Rugged cliffs above green alpine pastures, bizarre peaks, towers, and massive walls, glacial ice, limestone cliffs, and secluded plateaus, primeval forests and panoramic summits, mysterious karst springs, and mirror-like mountain lakes characterize the scenery around the Dachstein.
Many notable figures have left their mark around the Dachstein. Painters and writers, researchers and noble patrons, mountaineers, climbers and speleologists, miners and craftsmen. The fascination of the Dachstein becomes palpable when one focuses on the craftsmanship in its surroundings.
Panoramic gondola
Even the ride up on the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car is an experience in itself. You’ll ascend 1,000 meters in just 10 minutes and get closer to the imposing Dachstein massif than ever before. The fully glazed panoramic gondola offers unobstructed views in all directions—including an open-air balcony. Particularly spectacular: the pillar-free ride at heights of up to 210 meters above the Dachstein South Face.
Gondola highlights at a glance:
- 1,000 meters of elevation gain in just 10 minutes
- All-around glazing for unobstructed views of the mountain panorama
- Open-air balcony for exceptional views
- Pillar-free ride at heights of up to 210 meters above the Dachstein South Face
- Space for about 50 people per gondola
- Travel speed of 43 km/h
Important note regarding reservations: Please book your ride about a week in advance at www.derdachstein.at. Without a reservation, the gondola may already be fully booked.
