Austria's Sky Ladder "Stairway To Heaven" 

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29 March 2024

You must have come across a viral video on Instagram showing a man climbing a ladder hanging in plain air

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This world-famous sky ladder, popularly known as the 'Stairway to heaven' is stretched over an abyss 700 meters below

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It is the highlight of a climbing tour of the Donnerkogel, one of many summits of Gosaukamm Range, in Austria's Salzkammergut resort area

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The 43-metre-long ladder, made of steel cables, allows climbers to hang thousands of feet up in the air, with sweeping views all around

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It connects two mountains and allows thrill-seekers to climb the summit of Grosser Donnerkogel

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The ladder is built into a mountain's rock face with fixtures, such as metal rungs, that follow a secured cable

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The climbing route offers  panoramic views over the alpine world of Inner Salzkammergut including Dachstein and stunning Lake Gosausee

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No doubt, this area is popular among tourists seeking to capture breathtaking and Instagram-worthy photos

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However, the ladder is dangerous and poses significant risks, especially for inexperienced climbers 

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The ladder shakes and sways as you climb up it, and is only for adventure enthusiasts who love adrenaline rush

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