The Hochkönig massif is the highest mountain group in the Berchtesgaden Alps, peaking at 2,941 meters.
The Königstour route covers 6,700 meters of altitude difference across the interconnected ski circuit.
The region features specific 'trail parks' designed for mountain bikers, separated from hiker-exclusive paths.
Several lift stations provide access to traditional alpine huts that offer regional Pinzgau cuisine.
The area operates as part of the largest ski association in Austria, comprising 760 kilometers of slopes.
The geology of the Hochkönig area is characterized by massive Triassic limestone formations.
Hochkönig Bergbahnen is a major alpine lift operator providing access to the Hochkönig massif within the Ski amadé region. The network encompasses 120 kilometers of interconnected slopes across the villages of Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm. During the winter, the infrastructure supports high-altitude skiing and the Königstour, a 35-kilometer ski circuit spanning six peaks. Summer operations utilize the lift system to reach high-alpine hiking trails, mountain bike paths, and fixed-rope climbing routes. The region is part of the larger Ski amadé alliance, which allows use of a single lift pass across multiple Austrian mountain resorts. Terrain varies from family-oriented blue runs to steep black diamond slopes and dedicated snow parks. The lift infrastructure serves as the primary gateway to protected geological areas of the Eastern Alps.
The viewing platform at the top of the Kings Cab lift for a panoramic perspective of the Hochkönig peaks.
Download the digital lift pass or resort app for real-time mountain status and weather updates.
Check the lift status board at the base station each morning, as high-altitude winds can lead to temporary closures of upper sections.
Use the 'Hochkönig Card' if provided by your accommodation to receive free access to summer lifts.
Attempting the full Königstour circuit without checking lift closing times, which risks leaving you stranded on the wrong side of the mountain.
Operates during the peak winter ski season and a distinct summer season; closed during shoulder months (typically late April to May and late October to November).
Skiers must follow the FIS code of conduct on slopes; hikers must yield to cows and remain on marked trails to protect sensitive alpine vegetation.
