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Hochkönig

Skiregion Hochkönig (Maria Alm-Dienten-Mühlbach)

  • 120 km of piste
  • 1900 m top altitude
Hochkönig, Austria
Altitudes
800m - 1900m
Km of piste
120 km
Lifts
34
Lift pass / day
56.50-66.50€ (Ski Amadé, dynamic)
Airport
Salzburg (SZG) — ~1h-1h30

Austria · Salzburg · 800m - ~1,900m · 120 km of pistes + 8 km ski routes · Ski amadé

Summary

The Hochkönig ski region connects three villages (Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach) with ~120 km of pistes + 8 km ski routes at the foot of the Hochkönig massif (2,941m). It forms part of Ski amadé (760 km of pistes). Its main attraction is the Königstour, a 32 km ski circuit that traverses the three mountains of the domain — one of the longest on-piste traverses in the Alps.

Technical data

DataValue
DomainSkiregion Hochkönig (Maria Alm-Dienten-Mühlbach)
Km of pistes~120 km
Altitudes~800m - ~1,900m
Lifts~34
SeasonDecember — early April
Lift pass~70-80€/day (Ski amadé)

Why ski here

  1. Königstour — 32 km circuit traversing the 3 mountains, unique experience
  2. Ski amadé — access to 760 km with the same pass
  3. Authentic villages — Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach without mass tourism
  4. Family-friendly — well-groomed pistes, peaceful atmosphere

Giora’s tip

Hochkönig is perfect for intermediate skiers who enjoy long on-piste traverses. The Königstour (32 km) is a must-do. A good base to explore all of Ski amadé over a week.

  • [[saalbach-hinterglemm]] — Neighbour in Salzburg, more terrain
  • [[schladming]] — Another gateway to Ski amadé, racing character
  • [[kitzbuehel]] — Neighbouring Tyrolean resort, more legendary

Unique highlights

  • Königstour — ski circuit traversing 6 peaks in sequence, ~32 km
  • 30+ alpine huts — exceptional density of cosy mountain huts for the domain
  • Ski amadé — shared lift pass with 760 km of pistes and 270 lifts

Nearby

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