🇦🇹 Austria · Salzburg
Hochkönig
Skiregion Hochkönig (Maria Alm-Dienten-Mühlbach)
- 120 km of piste
- 1900 m top altitude
- 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
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain | Skiregion Hochkönig (Maria Alm-Dienten-Mühlbach) |
| Km of pistes | ~120 km |
| Altitudes | ~800m - ~1,900m |
| Lifts | ~34 |
| Season | December — early April |
| Lift pass | ~70-80€/day (Ski amadé) |
Why ski here
- Königstour — 32 km circuit traversing the 3 mountains, unique experience
- Ski amadé — access to 760 km with the same pass
- Authentic villages — Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach without mass tourism
- 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.
Related guides
- [[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
Other resorts in Salzburg
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