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Natural Monuments

Dachstein Glacier

Natural Monuments

Dachstein Glacier

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Dachstein Glacier

Hiking

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Mountaineering

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Alpine skiing

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Cycling

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Snowshoeing

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Location: Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

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Tips

August 25, 2023

Hiking

You can walk on the glacier on marked paths. Anyone who owns Grödeln will definitely find it easier. In August we had a relatively large amount of water and muddy snow, so expect wet feet 😉. Hey, but who can claim to have walked on a glacier?? It's quite an experience and most tourists all stay upstairs. Down here you are alone 😊.

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March 6, 2026

Hiking

It works great with spikes, so you can fully enjoy it.

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August 29, 2023

Hiking

The Dachstein Glacier is absolutely worth seeing. You don't have to be a mountaineer, but you should wear sturdy, waterproof shoes and, in good weather, don't forget your sunscreen. If you're lucky (we were), you can catch the gondola with the balcony on the ascent and get a seat on it (reservation not possible). Then you stand outside on the gondola for the whole trip without glazing or weather protection and can really enjoy the wind and the magnificent view. A real highlight! Also worth seeing is the ice palace in the glacier.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Dachstein Glacier

5.0

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#1.

Dachstein Glacier – Kleiner Gjaidstein loop from Simonyhütte

10.4km

05:15

690m

690m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.0

(5)

32

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#2.

Dachstein Cable Car – Dachstein Glacier loop from Hoher Dachstein

1.21km

00:28

80m

50m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.8

(6)

44

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#3.

Dachstein Cable Car – Dachstein Glacier loop from Hoher Dachstein

1.25km

00:29

80m

60m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,690 m

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Location: Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

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