Thrilling "5fingers viewing platform" in winter
Every finger a new perspective
The "5fingers" are the absolute highlight of the newly staged hiking world on the Krippenstein Plateau. One of the most spectacular viewing platforms in the Alps juts out like a hand over a 400 meter deep abyss. Five different footbridges, each four by one meter, provide spectacular insights and views. In addition, one of the footbridges is made entirely of glass, and on another, visitors can take a framed World Heritage photo of themselves using a large, baroque picture frame.
On snowshoes to the holiday highlight
But not only the viewing platform, but also the way there offers special features. A winter hike, with or without snowshoes depending on the snow conditions, is an absolute experience. The path leads from the mountain station via the "World Heritage Spiral" to the "Pioneer Cross". The approximately 1-hour tour to the viewing platform is relatively easy to walk. A real family experience.
Where can I get snowshoes?
The snowshoe rental is located directly at the valley station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car. "Sport Janu" has the right "footwear" for everyone. You can find all further information in the following article. Prices and current travel times for the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car can be found under "Information at a glance". Don't forget: You are travelling at 2000 metres above sea level, so dress warmly!
Further offers: Equipment & snowshoe trails
Winter hiking trail "Welterbespirale"
Level of diifficulty: easy
Duration: 45 min. (there and back)
Distance covered: 0.5km
Spectacular viewpoint "5fingers"
The "5fingers"are the absolute highlight of the newly staged Hiking world on the Dachstein plateau and rank among the most spectacular viewpoints of the Alps.
Snowshoe trail "5fingers"
Level of difficulty: easy
Duration: 1 hour (there and back)
Distance covered: 1km
Snowshow trail "Dachstein shark"
Duration: 1 hour 30 min. (there and back)
Level of difficulty: easy to intermediate
Distance covered: 3.4km
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Guided tours to the "5fingers”
Guided snowshoe hike to the Skywalk "5fingers" on the Dachstein plateau
Mon, Dec. 23, 2024 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn (Talstation), Obertraun
Guided snowshoe hike to the skywalk "5Fingers"
Mon, Dec. 23, 2024 09:30 — 12:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Obertraun
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