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Weißsee Gletscherbahn

Uttendorf, Austria

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Weißsee Gletscherbahn

Cable car line that climbs from the valley station to the Weißsee glacier area in the Hohe Tauern, with a mid station between the two sections. Riders see lakes, waterfalls and peaks on the way, and the top has rocky terrain and hiking trails.

Highlights

  • Middle station
  • Tauernmoossee lake
  • Medelzkopf summit

Good to know

  • Salzburgerland Card covers first two cable cars
  • Medelzkopf chairlift extra, cash only
  • Lunch break 12 to 1 p.m., no tickets

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