Dachstein Stairway to Heaven 12 Steps Toward Heaven
The Dachstein Stairway to Heaven is one of the most fascinating attractions on the Dachstein Glacier. Twelve steps lead you up to a glass platform that juts far out beyond the facade. Once you reach the top, you’ll be treated to an impressive panoramic view of the Dachstein, the surrounding glacier landscape, and the peaks of the Alps.
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Interesting Facts About the Dachstein Stairway to Heaven
Discover one of the most spectacular attractions on the Dachstein Glacier and find out what makes the observation deck so special.
The observation deck on the Dachstein gives you the feeling of being a little closer to the sky. It’s also one of the most popular photo spots on the Dachstein. Here, you can take extraordinary souvenir photos against the impressive backdrop of the Dachstein massif.
Dachstein Sky Ladder
Technical Details of the Spectacular Observation Deck
The Dachstein Stairway to Heaven combines modern technology with a safe mountain experience:
- Total weight: 6,360 kg
- Weight of the steel structure: 3,600 kg
- 12 steps with grating and glass platforms
- 52 mm -thick glass floor consisting of 5 individual panes, 4 of which are bonded
- Overhang: approximately4.8 m beyond the edge of the facade
- Assembled from 16 individual steel components
The structure was assembled on site using a crane and blends harmoniously into the high-alpine landscape of the Dachstein Glacier.
More Tips & Important Information
You can access the Dachstein Stairway to Heaven directly from the panoramic terrace of the Dachstein Glacier Restaurant.
Since the attraction is located in high-alpine terrain, visits areweather-dependent. Please check the current conditions before your ascent.Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended for your visit.
Be sure to explore other attractions as well, such as the Sky Walk, the Suspension Bridge, the Stairway to Nothingness, and the Ice Palace.
