Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Hochkönig, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 120 km of runs between 853 m and 1,900 m, served by 34 lifts. Day lift pass €79 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Hochkönig ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all. The values shown here and on neighbouring resort pages therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they do not add up.
The 120 km, 34 lifts and lift pass shown here are those of the Hochkönig ski area, shared by Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach am Hochkönig. Resort in the Ski amadé network: multi-day Ski amadé passes also give access to the other areas in the network, which are not linked to one another, including Flachau, Zauchensee, Bad Gastein, Maria Alm and Großarl. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Mühlbach is the eastern entrance to the Hochkönig ski area, at the foot of the limestone massif that gives it its name.
- Hochkönig : 120 km
- At the foot of the Hochkönig
- Ski amadé network
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Mühlbach am Hochkönig offers 120 km of well-marked runs, an intermediate-sized ski area that is ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 34 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the flow at peak times. Mühlbach am Hochkönig's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Mühlbach am Hochkönig's moderate altitude, with the village at 853 m and the summit at 1,900 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. A stay in Mühlbach am Hochkönig is clearly expensive: 79€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the priciest in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you set off. In short: Mühlbach am Hochkönig lives up to its promises. A resort in the Northern Alps that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Hochkönig
The Hochkönig ski area links Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach over 120 km of pistes, at the foot of the Hochkönig massif. The Königstour circuit lets you go round it in a day. The breakdown of pistes is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
