The Dachstein mountains are a gigantic, ancient coral reef, nearly 3,000m above the sea. During the formation of the Alps, the sea level was raised and the gigantic lime reef was broken. The high Dachstein is the highest elevation point in the northern lime Alps. In the northern shadow of the dominating lime peak, there are 3 large glacier surfaces – the Hallstätter glacier (750 acres), the Gosau glacier (300 acres) and the Schladminger glacier (240 acres).

With the Dachstein glacier train, you have access to a magnificent mountain landscape with many different adventures to offer. For skiers, there are 5 lifts for mountain skiing, snowboarders can try spectacular jumps in the “Horsefeathers Superpark Dachstein”, and cross-country skiers get the best international high-training runs here. For hikers, safe trails and tracks lead to the most spectacular look-out points and natural wonders. Mountaineers have access to the Dachstein peak area and the nearby mountains from the mountain station. Climbers and free climbers find paradise in the available cliffs for all grades of difficulty. The Dachstein is one of the most beautiful look-out points of the Alps because of its towering, solitary position.

The Dachstein glacier has belonged to the company Planai Hochwurzen Bahnen GmbH since 2003.

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