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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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.
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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.
Other places
Gelmerbahn Guttannen, Schweiz 420 km away. The Gelmerbahn in Switzerland is the steepest open funicular in Europe. It transports tourists from an altitude of 1412 meters to over 1860 meters above sea level, as well as to the Gelmer lake located at 1849 meters.
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Rhein Gorge Flims, Switzerland 339.8 km away. The Rhine River (in German, Rhein) originates in the Swiss canton of Graubünden at the Oberalppass and flows into the North Sea at Rotterdam in the Netherlands after traveling 1,324 km. The Rhine Gorge, also known as the Swiss Grand Canyon (in Romansh, Ruinaulta), winds for 14 km between 350 m high white walls.
Via Ferrata Centenario C.A.O Monte Grona, Prealpi Lombarde, Lombardia 377.8 km away. In the magnificent rocky world of Monte Grona, the Centenario via ferrata leads upwards, which I had the opportunity to climb accompanied by lizards. Although it was cloudy and gloomy, I had a great view of Lake Lugano and Lake Como along the way.
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Castle panorama route, Zoltán Tálos memorial route, Besiegers route Csesznek 315.4 km away. Castle panorama route (D), Zoltán Tálos memorial route (E), Besieger's route (C), Kőmosó-ravine, Csesznek, Veszprém county, Hungary. The via ferratas in Csesznek are suitable for both getting acquainted with climbing, and assessing our capabilities.
Trift valley, bridge, lake and glacier Gadmen, Switzerland 414 km away. During the hike in Trift Valley, I experienced cloudy and gloomy weather with intermittent rain. Here is the 170 m long Trift Bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps, in a breathtaking environment, 100 meters above the Trift Glacier Lake.
Siklós castle 397.2 km away. The Siklós Castle is an important historical landmark in Hungary. Its fortress walls were laid around 1260, with the first written record dating back to 1294.
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.
Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 423.9 km away. The Aareschlucht is a 1400-meter long, 200-meter deep gorge of the Aare river, near Innertkirchen, Switzerland. It has two entrances, one from Meiringen in the west, and one from Innertkirchen in the east, which lead into the narrow, but stunning gorge.
Bear Sanctuary Kuterevo 320.4 km away. Bear Sanctuary (Utociste za medvjede) - Kuterevo.
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