Seeing Hoher Dachstein from a plane
About 9,800 ft, the top of a limestone massif with the easternmost big glaciers of the Alps, above the lake town of Hallstatt. Look for a white glacier plateau framed by sheer gray walls.
3 of our routes pass it. Austria · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Vienna: sit on the right, 65 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paris to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 65 min after takeoff |
| Vienna to Zurich | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 20 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 31 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hoher Dachstein from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hoher Dachstein from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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