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5 Fingers. 581 reviews. #1 of 19 things to do in Obertraun. Points of Interest & LandmarksLookouts. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Fantastic experience ”. Mar 2024. We had snow shoes and spend half day with breathtaking views of the Alps.
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Upper Austria, Austria. 5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein. It was named "5 Fingers" by virtue of its hand-like shape. The individual fingers, which are approximately 4 m (13 ft) long fingers, are built over a precipice of about 400 m (1,300 ft) depth.
Built 500 metres above ground, the viewing platform is in the shape of a hand with fingers, and protrudes from a sheer rock face. Affording stunning panoramic views of the World Heritage region, this has become a number 1 attraction in the Dachstein Krippenstein Region.
- Winkl 34, Obertraun, 4831, Oberösterreich
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- 050 140
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The Five Fingers is a stunning lookout point with incredible views of the stunning Lake Hallstatt and mountains. The viewpoint is on a cliff face, and from this vantage point, visitors can see five different fingers of land that jut out into the lake below. The viewpoint also offers spectacular views of the Dachstein Mountains and Hallstatt Lake, a...
5 platforms (the 5fingers), each in a different design, the visitor can put his head for heights to the testand enjoy unique views down over Hallstatt, the Hallstättersee lakeand the inner Salzkammergut region. The individual fingers, which are approximately 4 m (13 ft) long fingers, are built over a precipice of about 400 m (1,300 ft) depth. The f...
The amazing panoramas from the Five Fingers viewpoint start at the parking lot in Obertraun at the Hallstatt lake, from where the “Krippenstein-Seilbahn” cable car runs. This is one of the most sought-after destinations in Upper Austria.
The Five Fingers viewpoint is located just few km outside of Hallstatt, and it is easily accessible by car, bus or you can even walk there. To get to the Five fingers from Hallstatt, simply go around lake Hallstatt to the Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn parking lot. From there, you can take the cable car top of the mountain Krippenstein. The journey ta...
Visitor can find webcams of the area on these pages: Webcams 5 Fingers Plattform am Krippenstein bei Obertraun • Livecams (tourispo.at) Web cams | Dachstein Krippenstein (dachstein-salzkammergut.com)
1. Dachstein shark from 5 fingers
The Dachstein sharkis the latest attraction on the Heilbronn circular trail. Almost view into the pre-historic past of the Dachstein massif. Discover primeval hunter in the midst of what was its hunting area in days gone by. Today popular backdrop for taking a photo. The 8 m long Dachstein shark – Deubler company created it in Bad Goisern. It is even inside accessible and possibly walkable. After going up the ladder, visitor can take a look at Dachstein’s early sea bed from the jaws of the sh...
2. Welterbespirale – World Heritage Spiral
2,100 m high Krippensteinpeak observation point with boat-shaped aluminum platform and wooden deck chairs. View on all sides. A very nicely built free lookout. This is World Heritage Spiral, in German language Welterbespirale. There is a paved path here, it is ideal even for less experienced tourists. I recommend visiting early in the morning before there are many tourists.
3. Heilbronn Chapel
As the last but not the least do not forget to see Heilbronn Chapel. Heilbronn Chapelis a beautiful small Church located near the viewing platform 5 fingers. 1. A beautiful chapel set in nature. It stands out at first glance. It is halfway from the cable car towards 5 fingers. 2. Small chapel in front of the impressive backdrop of the Dachstein massif. There’s something sublime about that. A beautiful chapel set in nature. It stands out at first glance. It is halfway from the cable car toward...
Not only in summer you can visit this place but also in winter it attracts you. Without a doubt in winter it is completely different experience. Since there might be a lot of snow, you rather check if you need snowshoes or not. In general, the way from the cable car is usually accessible. See how we enjoyed Dachstein Krippenstein in winter.
Aug 10, 2023 · 5 Fingers: Travel Guide to Austria’s Stunning Viewing Platform. August 10, 2023. Located in the Dachstein mountains, near Hallstatt, the 5 Fingers viewing platform offers an incredible adrenaline rush as you lean over a 500m drop below you.
Jan 5, 2020 · This “palm” hangs over the abyss, the depth of which is 400 m. The height of the bridges over Lake Hallstatt is 2 108 m. Views of tremendous beauty open with “5 fingers” in Austria: to the famous tourist city of Hallstatt, to the picturesque Hallstatt lake, to the entire Salzkammergut. Good to know!
On five differently designed footbridges, the 5fingers, you have the opportunity to prove your head for heights and enjoy unique views of Hallstatt, Lake Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut.
