Five Fingers, World NATURE Heritage Lookout, World Heritage Spiral, Dachstein Shark | Video
The second station of the cable car departing from Obertraun is the Krippenstein peak (2100 m). Here you can find the famous Five Fingers (5fingers) lookout, which offers a unique view of Hallstatt and Obertraun below, as well as the Hallstättersee lake.
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Airport nearby Salzburg Airport (SZG - Salzburg, At), 60 km away.
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The Devils Bridge - Wegscheid, Austria (18 photos) 122.5 km away. The Devil's Bridge, Teufelsbrücke in German, is located just ten kilometers from the city of Mariazell, near the Klettersteigpark Spielmäuer via ferrata park. From the top of the via ferrata park, it is worth taking a detour to the Devil's Bridge, which is located near the starting point of the descent path.
Mariazell climbing route, Felixs Celestial Ladder, Devils Bridge - Climbing Park Spielmäuer (60 photos) 123.4 km away. Climbing Park Spielmäuer - Mariazell climbing route, Felix's Celestial Ladder, Devil's Bridge (Kletterpark Spielmäuer - Mariazeller Steig, Felix Himmelsleiter, Teufelsbrücke) - Wegscheid, Austria.
Kanin cableway and ski resort - Shooting window, Monte Forato, Bovec, Sella Nevea (48 photos) 130.4 km away. The Kanin Mountains are located in the Western Julian Alps, on the border of Slovenia and Italy. The highest peak in this range, known as (High) Kanin or Monte Canin Alto, in Slovenian and Italian respectively, reaches a height of 2,587 m above sea level.
Boka Waterfall - Slovenia (11 photos) 134.8 km away. Boka (Slap Boka) is a waterfall in western Slovenia, near the Soca River. It has two stages, with the first being 106 m high and 18 m wide, and the second being 33 m high.
Slap Savica waterfall - Slovenia (12 photos) 137.2 km away. Slap Savica, found in the northwestern part of Slovenia, is a magnificent, 78 m high waterfall. It derives its water from a karst spring called Savica located just above the falls.
Lake Bohinj - Upper Carniola, Slovenia (10 photos) 139.4 km away. Lake Bohinj, also known as Bohinjsko jezero in Slovene and Wocheiner See in German, is the biggest permanent lake in Slovenia, covering a vast area of 318 hectares. Situated in the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern region of Upper Carniola (Gorenjska, Alta Carniola, Oberkrain), it forms a part of the Triglav National Park.
Vogel Ski Resort - Slovenia (33 photos) 140.6 km away. Vogel Ski Resort is situated in Slovenia, above Bohinj and adjacent to Lake Bohinj, on the outskirts of Triglav National Park. The resort derives its name from the nearby Mount Vogel, and was established in 1964.
Slap Kozjak waterfall - Slovenia (24 photos) 140.7 km away. Slap Kozjak waterfall, perhaps the most beautiful waterfall in Slovenia, is situated near Kobarid. Located within the Kozjak stream gorge, and overlooking the stunning emerald green Soca River, this magnificent waterfall cascades 15 meters high, and is enclosed within a mesmerizing stone chamber.
Napoleon Bridge - Kobarid, Slovenia (22 photos) 142.1 km away. The Napoleon bridge (Napoleonov most) is located near Kobarid, on the banks of the Soca (Isonzo) river. The bridge has existed since ancient times, and has undergone multiple demolitions and reconstructions.
Predjama Castle - Slovenia (54 photos) 192.8 km away. Predjama Castle built onto a cave, is situated on a cliff, in the village of Predjama, Slovenia. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
Postojna Cave - Slovenia (12 photos) 197.5 km away. The Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) is a renowned tourist attraction located in Slovenia. It is a network of underground galleries and halls, stretching over 24 kilometers, known for its geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites.
Skocjan Caves - Slovenia (22 photos) 207.9 km away. The Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) are a system of underground caves located in the Karst region of Slovenia. These caves are famous for their breathtaking natural beauty, and extensive underground river system.
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Via ferrata Dachstein Gams - Krippenstein, Obertraun am Hallstättersee 0.5 km away. The Dachstein Gams is a new via ferrata route on Krippenstein. It has three parts: Himmeleck (A/B), Gams (C), and Nordwand (E).
Mammoth Cave - Dachstein Salzkammergut, Obertraun am Hallstättersee 1.7 km away. The first station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car, which starts in Obertraun, in the southern part of Lake Hallstatt, is Schönbergalm. Here you can find the Giant Ice Cave (Rieseneishöhle) and the Mammoth Cave (Mammuthöhle).
Giant Ice Cave - Dachstein Salzkammergut, Obertraun am Hallstättersee 2.3 km away. The second cave accessible to the public at the Schönbergalm above Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt is the Giant Ice Cave (Rieseneishöhle). For me, it was more spectacular than the Mammoth Cave.
Echernwand via ferrata, World Heritage View - Hallstatt, Salzberg, Dachstein Mountains 5.2 km away. I climbed the via ferrata on the Echernwand rock wall at dusk. This route is located above one of Austria's most beautiful lakes, and above Hallstatt.
Sky Walk, Suspension Bridge, Stairway to Nothingness - Styria, Dachstein 7.9 km away. The Dachstein cable car (Gletscherbahn Panorama Gondel, Panorama Cable Car) took me up to a height of 2700 meters, to the highest mountain in Styria (Steiermark), the Dachstein. Next to the upper station of the cable car there are several tourist attractions.
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Hodoaba Valley iron path Suncuius The Hodoaba Valley iron path is Romania's shortest and easiest (official) via ferrata route. It is located near Suncuius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains, on the left bank of the Crisul Repede River.
Turcinovac via ferrata and cave Ovcar Banja Difficulty level B, total length: 60 m, height difference: 45 m, year of construction: 2010. Climbing the via ferrata is only permitted with the approval of the Extreme Sports Club Armadillo from Cacak, and there is a fee for it.
Acapulcos spur via ferrata Acapulco's spur (Pintenul lui Acapulco) via ferrata (B/C) - Montana Land, Suncuius.
Jumping waterfall Harghita Mountains Jumping waterfall (Cascada Saritoarea, Szökő) - Harghita Mountains.
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With snowshoes in the Tihu creek valley Rastolita We met geotrekking treasure hunters from Gheorgheni, Miercurea Ciuc and Targu Mures in Rastolita. We entered the Calimani Mountains with an off-road vehicle, along the Rastolita and Tihu streams.
Handeckfallbrücke, Gelmerbahn, Gelmersee Schweiz 419 km away. Although the path from the Gelmerbahn parking bypasses the Handeckfall waterfall, it is worth descending a few steps from the valley station of the funicular, to reach Handeckfallbrücke. A 70-meter long suspension bridge that hangs 70 meters above the gorge, offering a spectacular view of the waterfall.
Giant fir trees Ghimes One of the lesser-known attractions of Ghimes is the two giant-sized common fir trees. They are 42 meters tall, and have diameters of 110 cm and 130 cm at chest height.
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