Dachstein Skywalk, Mountain viewing platform in Ramsau am Dachstein, Austria
The Dachstein Skywalk is a glass-floored observation platform built at 2,700 meters elevation that extends horizontally out from a sheer rock face. The structure reaches about 25 meters beyond the cliff edge, allowing visitors to look straight down at the valley landscape below.
The Skywalk developed as alpine tourism infrastructure expanded after the first cable car opened in 1969. This initial development set the stage for creating new ways to experience the mountain landscape.
The name "Skywalk" captures what visitors actually experience here - the sensation of walking through the sky itself. Standing above the massive rock face, people feel suspended in a way that transforms how they perceive the mountain landscape.
Visitors reach the platform by cable car from the valley below, which takes just minutes to ascend. Once at the top, be prepared for slippery conditions, especially after rain or when snow and ice are present.
On clear days, visitors can see mountain chains that lie many kilometers away from this height - a rare view that reveals just how high one truly stands. This expansive vista often surprises visitors who did not expect to see so far.
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