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). The latter is not named after the now extinct relatives of elephants, but rather because of its enormous size.
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The Devils Bridge - Wegscheid, Austria (18 photos) 121.1 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.
Boka Waterfall - Slovenia (11 photos) 136.1 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) 138.2 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) 140.4 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) 141.6 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) 141.9 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) 143.3 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) 193.7 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) 198.4 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) 208.9 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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Trift valley, bridge, lake and glacier Gadmen, Switzerland 415.5 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.
Tapolca lake cave Balaton-felvidéki National Park 291.2 km away. The Tapolca lake cave is situated in the Balaton-felvidéki National Park. A modern visitor center has been constructed at its entrance, featuring ten rooms that highlight the unique characteristics of karst regions.
Lookout platform Kis-Tubes Western Mecsek 377.4 km away. The lookout platform at Kis-Tubes, located at an altitude of 577 meters, was built in 1959, and offers a magnificent panorama of Pécs at the foot of the hills. The concrete lookout, situated on the western side of the Kis-Tubes peak along the ridge connecting Misina to Tubes, was designed by Tibor Kiss.
Handeckfallbrücke, Gelmerbahn, Gelmersee Schweiz 420.5 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.
Via ferrata Rio Sallagoni Drena, Italia 273.7 km away. The surrounding iron climbing routes are located on rock walls exposed to a scorching sun. But the Rio Sallagoni via ferrata goes upwards in a pleasantly cool gorge, above the creek and waterfalls, and eventually reaches the Drena Castle.
The Crack Grohmanns Ledge Monte Pelmo 172.5 km away. Monte Pelmo is nicknamed God's Armchair because its shape resembles a huge armchair. Between Monte Pelmo and Monte Pelmetto is The Crack (La Fessura).
Siklós castle 396.5 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.
Gelmerbahn Guttannen, Schweiz 421.5 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.
Óbányai Valley Eastern Mecsek 384.4 km away. The Óbányai Valley is located in the Eastern Mecsek Landscape Protection Area, stretching between Óbánya and Kisújbánya. Its attractions include the Slanting waterfall or Fairy Stairs, and the Dripping Rock.
Rhein Gorge Flims, Switzerland 341.3 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.
Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 425.4 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.
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