Dachstein Salzkammergut, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of a series of mighty peaks ranging from 2,000-3,000 meters in height, the highest being the 2,995-meter Hoher Dachstein.
Popular in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking, the mountains are famous for their large (yet shrinking) glaciers, including the Grosse-Gosau and the Hallstätter glaciers. A number of cable cars ascend to the upper reaches, most giving access to Alpine hiking trails.
