5 Fingers Hallstatt Winter
You can also reach via bus.
5 fingers hallstatt winter. Built 500 metres above ground the viewing platform is in the shape of a hand with 5 fingers and protrudes from a sheer rock face. Depending on snow levels the 5 fingers lookout trail is often closed for hiking in winter but can still be reached with snowshoes or skis. Youth 2750. 5fingers welterbespirale viewing platform in winter the mountain that will leave you wanting more.
5 of the most spectacular viewing platforms in austria 5 fingers the picturesque lakes and mountains district salzkammergut and the extraordinary village hallstatt at lake hallstaettersee. When the krippenstein cable car in obertraun opens in the winter yet. The 5 different levels each 4 x 1 m in size offer spectacular insight and views. Adult 3070.
You take bus 543 from hallstatt to obertraun dachsteinseilbahn. The most spectacular viewing platform in austria 5 fingers with views over many peaks with the dachstein massif and its glaciers and a breathtaking view over the lake hallstattersee far below. Snowboard ski and snowshoe rental equipment is available at the dachstein visitor center. The views were magnificent but did trigger my fear of heights.
This visitor attraction opened at the beginning of october 2006. We took the two cable cars to ascend to the top of the mountain. You can reach the 5 fingers via car driving its about 5 miles 115 km outside hallstatt. Five fingers is located atop the dachstein mountains in obertraun a short drive about 10 minutes from the small town of hallstatt.
Also known as the world heritage view point. The gondola up the krippenstein opens for the winter season 19th dec. Over 5 platforms the 5fingers each in a different design you can put your head for heights to the test and enjoy unique views down over hallstatt the hallstaettersee lake and the inner salzkammergut region. There are signs along the way and there is a large free parking lot for visitors.
Ive listed the costs belowdirect from the website. 5 fingers hallstatt and salzkammergut lakes. Not for the faint hearted. Three spectacular highlights in one sightseeing tour.
Even with the ice cave closed the upper sections dachstein mountain and alpine huts are open in winter. The walk begins there and unless snow conditions are very bad the walk is perfectly feasible.