150 km
800 m - 1900 m
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Test report Hochkoenig
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Hochkoenig
Total result: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Hochkoenig
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The Hochkoenig ski resort is the second largest ski resort in the Salzburg region. The resort is one of the ten largest ski resorts in Austria.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
5 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1100 m (Valley 800 m - Mountain 1900 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
33
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 8 ← 6
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 8 ← 6
Hochkoenig offers runs of all difficulty levels as well as ski routes, deep snow slopes and night skiing. There is something for everyone.
Runs/slopes
Total 150 km
Easy
52 km
(35 %)Intermediate
83 km
(55 %)Difficult
15 km
(10 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Longest run
9 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
You can ride on the most modern lifts from Maria Alm, to Dienten and on to Muehlbach. Most of the lifts are chair lifts with bubbles, some with seat heaters. High-performance gondola lifts run from the valley up to the ski resort. There are t-bar and j-bar lifts distributed throughout the ski resort for beginners. The lift offering in the Hochkoenig ski resort features the most modern technology. The Dorf-Jet Natrun was the first combined installation in Austria.
Number of ski lifts
33
Total capacity
50232 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
37.7 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
4
1
9
18
1
Additional
3
The runs from Maria Alm to Dienten and to Muehlbach have 100% snow-making capabilities. The region also gets a lot of natural snow.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
92 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2009/2010
150 Days open
150 Days when valley run open
150 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
When new snow falls, the slopes are groomed throughout the night. Slopes are even prepared during the day when required.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The Hochkoenig ski resort is between 15 to 40 km away from the Tauern expressway. There are usually enough free parking spaces at the valley stations. It is possible to get there without paying tolls by driving from the A8 Traunstein/Siegsdorf exit via Lofer.
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Knoten Pongau
- Karbachalmbahn (Mühlbach am Hochkönig), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 15 km · approx. 16 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Zachhofalmbahn (Dienten am Hochkönig), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 22 km · approx. 22 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Bürglalmbahn (Dienten am Hochkönig), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 26 km · approx. 26 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Hochmaisbahn (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 30 km · approx. 30 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Schwarzeckalmbahn (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 33 km · approx. 32 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Abergbahn (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 36 km · approx. 35 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Dorfjet Natrun (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 38 km · approx. 37 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A8 München-Salzburg, Ausfahrt Traunstein/Siegsdorf
- Abergbahn (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 69 km · approx. 64 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Wörgl Ost
- Abergbahn (Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 75 km · approx. 75 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the ski resort from Muehlbach, to Dienten and to Maria Alm very well. The lifts at Hochkeil and Hinterreit are also indicated. The lifts, ski pass prices and other information are included. It would be helpful if more altitude indications were included as well as more information about the individual slopes.
The trail map depicts the ski resort from Muehlbach, to Dienten and to Maria Alm very well. The lifts at Hochkeil and Hinterreit are also indicated. The lifts, ski pass prices and other information are included. It would be helpful if more altitude indications were included as well as more information about the individual slopes.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The sign-posting on the slopes is good. It is easy to find your way in the ski resort.
The sign-posting on the slopes is good. It is easy to find your way in the ski resort.
The ski resort is very well-maintained. The sanitary facilities are of the latest standard and are very clean.
The Hochkoenig ski resort has a very good ski bus system. You will not need your car at all for the entire holiday. They use mainly regional products in the mountain restaurants.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
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The personnel at some of the lifts is very friendly and helpful. Sometimes the skis are lifted out of the gondola for you and the children are helped to board the lift. At some of the t-bar lifts, however, you are left to fend for yourself.
The gastronomy couldn't be better. There are rustic and cozy huts and sun terraces waiting for guests throughout the entire ski resort. There is a good balance between self-service and service restaurants. Mass-production restaurants are not to be found here.
38 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Steinbock Alm
On the Gabuehel at 1634m
Two cozy, rustic huts are connected to each other by a cool bar. The large panorama terrace on top guarantees guests a gorgeous mountain view - open-air cinema of the huge horizon.
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Almbar Hinterthal
At the Fasching lifts in Hinterthal
Very cozy hut with large sun terrace. Pinzgau specialties are served here. From Weißwurstfrühstück (white sausage breakfast) to an evening dinner - this hut is to be recommended. The wine selection is also respectable.
Mountain hut tip
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Hochmaisalm
On the Hochmais run to Hinterthal
From the outside, it looks like a very traditional place, but on the inside, the Hochmaisalm reveals itself with modern extras such as WLan. The Hochmaisalm can also be accessed in the evening for hearty meals with its own snowcat.
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Bürglalm
At the valley station of the Wastlhoehe lift at 1593m
The freshly prepared dishes can be enjoyed in the cozy hut or on the terrace. The Buergalm is well-known far beyond the borders of the Salzburg region.
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Tiergarten Alm
At the Kings Cab gondola lift
Coziness and enjoyment by the open fireplace. The umbrella bar invites you for Après-Ski in the early afternoon.
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Hochkönigalm
At the valley station of the 6 person Dachegg chair lift.
Gastronomic experience with open fireplace and cozy dining rooms. Ideal for a long break.
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Bergstadl
On the Aberg at 1900m
The highest ski hut in the Hochkoenig ski resort. You can enjoy Salzburg specialties in the cozy dining room or on the sun terrace with a panorama view.
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Gabühelhütte
Next to the Gabuehel lift mountain station
Small and cozy hut with service and a sun terrace. The ideal stop before the valley run to Dienten.
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Eberlalm
On run Nr. 10 above Maria Alm
Small and cozy hut with ceramic oven. The Gasthof Eberl is located right next to the hut.
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Sennhütte
At the valley station of the 6 person Dachegg chair lift
Cozy hut with fireplace. It's also popular for Après-Ski.
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There are umbrella bars throughout the whole ski resort. You can end your ski day at the valley stations with good music in the umbrella bars.
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Hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses are located on the slopes throughout the Hochkoenig ski resort. You can even stay the night directly in the ski resort.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Jagdgut Wachtelhof
In idyllic Hinterthal at the Hochmais lift
The Jagdgut Wachtelhof is a privately run hotel of 5 star level.
Towns/villages
- Dienten
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 1500 - Hinterthal
Distance to ski resort - Maria Alm
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Guest beds 6500 - Mühlbach
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Guest beds 2800
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
The ski resort is very family and children friendly. Various children's areas and children's lifts are distributed throughout the ski resort. There are 6 child friendly lifts that are indicated with smileys. There is childcare in the guest kindergarten for children as of 2 years old at the Aberg middle station in the Baermooshuette.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Child friendly access to lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Nursery
- Playground / park
Special tips for children
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Children's area of the Ski School Muehlbach
At the valley station of the Karbachalm lift in Muehlbach with its own magic carpet and tow rope.
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Kidspark Dienten from the Ski School TOP Dienten
Children's area of the Ski School TOP Dienten -
Children's area Aberg of the Ski School Maria Alm-Aberg-Hintermoos
The children's area is located at the valley station of the four person Abergalm and features its own tow rope.
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Some parts of the ski resort are very well-suited for beginners. The Gabuehel is reserved for advanced skiers. There are practice lifts and easy runs near the villages in the valley.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
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Advanced skiers will find their terrain on the Aberg, the Wastlhoehe and Schneeberg. There are many opportunities for exploring the deep snow.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 150 km
Difficult
15 km
(10 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Most difficult run
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Hochmais Nr. 31 · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 300 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
The snowparks are located in Muehlbach and Maria Alm. There is something for everyone - from beginners to professionals.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Blue Tomato Kings Park
Almost 2 km long snowpark at the Kings Cab. The park was expanded again for the 2011/2012 season.
- Snowpark Schönanger Maria Alm
Cool funpark especially for children and beginners
- Snowpark Natrun Maria Alm
Small park for beginners at the Simmer lift near the centre of town
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 40 km
With 40 km of trails, cross-country skiers get their money's worth in the Hochkoenig region. The largest network of trails (30km) is located in Maria Alm. Whether skating or classic, on the panoramic high altitude trails in Dienten and Muehlbach, you can make your rounds in front of the fascinating backdrop of the Hochkoenig on well-prepared, snow-reliable tracks.
Conclusion
Nice and cozy mountain huts, a lot of umbrella bars in the ski resort, fantastic panorama
Aberg-Natrun connection
Test Report issued on 2012-01-07
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