Hochkönig
Hochkönig – the mountain with many faces
Hochkönig reigns majestically over the Region and shapes the image of the Alps like no other peaks. Its rugged cliffs, rolling pastures and historic tunnels tell the story of a troubled past. Three charming places, Dienten, Maria Alm and Mühlbach – invite you to unforgettable experiences, whether in summer or in Winter.
With its 2.941 meters, Hochkönig is one of the highest peaks of the province of Salzburg, and the geographically, the most prominent of the Alps mountains. The mountain massif is the imposing and unmistakable as the highest massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps. To have his feet three villages Served to share in the Hochkönig Region, Maria Alm and Mühlbach. These are a wonderful way to connect with each other, not only in the case of Hiking tours in summer, but also on the Ski in the Winter.
First ascent
Tourist of Hochkönig, was conquered for the first time in 1826 by the theology Professor Peter Carl Thurwieser. The climb was about the current normal route through the Ochsenkar from the Arthur house in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, which is the easiest option. At the top of the summit on 2.941 meters one of the highest huts in the Eastern Alps, with the Matrashaus.
Summer in Actively Served Hochkönig
Through its easy-to-grip calcareous rocks, and the unique topography of Hochkönig is a climbing Paradise par excellence, the don’t need to shy away from the comparison with Eldorados of Climbing, such as Chamonix in France. Of some greater distance, you look at Hochkönig when Hiking or Cycling in your holiday region in the province of Salzburg. But also to Enjoy and Relax surrounded by calming nature king is always a place on the 50 Alpine pastures and huts.
Numerous mountain Railways to open up the Hochkönig Region, some of which you carry in the summer in the airy heights. With the Hochkönig Card, you can not only drive with the mountain Railways in the summer, free of charge, but enjoy many other benefits and discounts.
Discover the full beauty of the Alpine nature, the king is revealed on high in the warm months. For your holiday in the summer Hochkönig Region you are sending a non-binding request to the Hotel Mitterwirt in Served!
