--- title: Hike to viewing platform 5fingers url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006394/hike-to-viewing-platform-5fingers.html" description: 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. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hike to viewing platform 5fingers Hike to viewing platform 5fingers =================================== **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244943/A940D275624B5B11D2EC1BFA86B02B25FA6F42C64F4094FC7CED9D4FADB4D905/wanderung-zur-aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244944/1AA8C6771E320A2C47E1C41156C39209D558B6875CBD9265BF043BAE0C378A36/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244945/5AAAFD320883334D65FBD763E47D6093BBEF0DC5B643F6AE054F888E58849F5F/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright [ ![Leisurely hike from the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car station to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Inner Salzkammergut.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244943/A940D275624B5B11D2EC1BFA86B02B25FA6F42C64F4094FC7CED9D4FADB4D905/wanderung-zur-aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg "© RudiKainPhotografie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244943/A940D275624B5B11D2EC1BFA86B02B25FA6F42C64F4094FC7CED9D4FADB4D905/wanderung-zur-aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Are you brave and dare to go out? You will be rewarded with wonderful views of the Lake Hallstatt, Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244944/1AA8C6771E320A2C47E1C41156C39209D558B6875CBD9265BF043BAE0C378A36/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244944/1AA8C6771E320A2C47E1C41156C39209D558B6875CBD9265BF043BAE0C378A36/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![viewing platform 5fingers with view to the lake Hallstatt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244945/5AAAFD320883334D65FBD763E47D6093BBEF0DC5B643F6AE054F888E58849F5F/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244945/5AAAFD320883334D65FBD763E47D6093BBEF0DC5B643F6AE054F888E58849F5F/aussichtsplattform-5fingers.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Obertraun 180 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Obertraun%20180%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Obertraun%20180%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:iz`aH{lqrA@???VF??Tv@?tAb@rAl@L`@O??uAtFA?Qt@MeAq@|@eAf@aAEc@_A??s@SgB?gAa@@?u@o@q@yAg@a@Oq@k@k@UF}@hAkA^y@?oAr@g@f@[OO]_@HWKS_BMO[G&server=meta.tourdata.at) **This wonderful panoramic hike on the Dachstein Krippenstein to the viewing platform 5fingers is easy to hike and ideal for families.** Hike to the viewing platform for the special kick ------------------------------------------------- From **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/obertraun.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** you will conquer approx. 1 600 metres in altitude with the **[Dachstein Krippenstein cable car](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004188/dachstein-krippenstein-cable-car.html)**. Enjoy the fantastic view already here - first of all dense forest and then the beautiful karst landscape of the Dachstein Krippenstein. The hike begins directly at the **mountain station**. The well-maintained and signposted path leads to the right to the **[World Heritage viewing platform](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018870/world-heritage-view.html)**. The **glacier** presents itself beautifully in front of you and offers a great background for a souvenir photo. Continue along a short ascent to the **[World Heritage Spiral](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004189/world-heritage-spiral.html)** and then turn left downhill to the **[viewing platform 5fingers](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201659/5fingers-viewing-platform.html)**.Here five differently designed footbridges - the 5fingers - await you. Are you courageous and dare to go out? It takes a little effort, especially if you have chosen the footbridge with glass floor. You will be rewarded with wonderful views of **[Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/lake-hallstatt.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)**, **[Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/hallstatt.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** and the Inner Salzkammergut. **Our tip:** Take another two hours and visit the **[Dachstein Giant Ice Cave](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400756/dachstein-giant-ice-cave.html)** or the **[Mammoth Cave](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401363/mammoth-cave.html)**. You will be impressed! On hot summer days this excursion also provides the necessary refreshment. **[Experience a 360° panorama tour of the Dachstein Krippenstein…](http://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano68570&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** **Mountain rescue: 140** [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun **duration:** 0h 30m **length:** 1,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 61m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 145m **Lowest point:** 1.956m **Highest point:** 2.080m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel **Starting point:** Mountain station Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **Destination:** Viewing platform 5fingers [ ![Altitude profile Hike to viewing platform 5fingers](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006394&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hike to viewing platform 5fingers](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006394&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hike to viewing platform 5fingers") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the **[operating times](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/news/opening-times/summer-operation/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car**. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** ****from Salzburg:**** Federal road B158 direction Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl driveway onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 in direction to Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Linz:** A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut Straße B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Graz:** A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320 in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn left direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Villach:** A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **by bus:** get off at the bus station “Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn” **by train:** from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning or from Stainach-Irdning Zug direction Attnang-Puchheim get off at train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there 45 minutes to walk or change to the bus Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at **** (train) and **** (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 300 - Bus parking space: 10 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Here you can find all **[price information](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/tickets-offers/tickets-winter/ski-tickets/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car**. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Hike to viewing platform 5fingers** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut Obertraun 180 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 5 95095 - 40 ](tel:+4359509540) E-Mail [obertraun@dachstein-salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinkrippenstein/) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/dachsteinkrippenstein/) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/KrippensteinMov) [ Wikipedia ](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006394) [To the website](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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