The Dachstein Glacier

© Jan Zach/ QParks

The Dachstein mountains are a gigantic, ancient coral reef, nearly 3,000m above the sea. During the formation of the Alps, the sea floor 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, one has 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 “Dachstein Super Park.” Cross-country skiers are offered the best international high-training runs. In the fall, nearly all of the world’s elite train here together.

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 its neighboring 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.

Find out more about the Dachsteni Glacier and his projects at www.derdachstein.at!