At the peak of emotions: We wake up on a wonderful vacation day. The sun hasn’t risen yet, only the high summits of Hochkönig & co. are covered with orange light of the morning. After a substantial breakfast we lace our new mountain boots and grab our rucksack from INTERSPORT Maria Alm and we start our adventure by exploring the most beautiful hiking paths and mountain tracks of the region!
Hiking in the Hochkönig region.
Vacation between summit happiness and mountain lakes.
Hiker’s Paradise Hochkönig Region
Step by step into the wonderful nature of the mountains. The air is fresh and clean, the rocky towers rise up high and the meadows and forests are lush. Along cliff faces, mountain lakes and alpine huts, it goes up towards the summit cross, surrounded by breathtaking flora.
We walk along a wonderful hiking path. In total there are over 340 km of marked paths and over 100 different tours to take. The route is well-signposted and it’s easy to orientate ourselves. The Hochkönig offers a top-class hiking route network in summer. Whether long-distance hiking trails or a panoramic hike – everyone will find their perfect hiking trail here.
Families can look forward to theme trails and adventure trails – a portion of summit happiness for young and old. Family hikes show the children the mountain world in a playful way and are decorated with rest areas and experiences – so you always can enjoy a break.
When we stop at a cozy hut, we taste homemade products and enjoy life as hikers. The numerous alpine huts offer a delicious stop on the way back, one or the other alpine pasture also offers overnight stays on the mountain – a very special “mountain hotel”.
Regional delicacies at the mountain huts
The tour goes on and leads us deeper into the alpine landscape. Finally, a rustic alpine hut with a flag in the front comes up on the horizon – not a moment too soon. We are looking forward to a break. Kind people welcome us tired hikers, and present their best and self-made products of the region. CULINARY DELIGHT FROM THE REGION – in the Hochkönig region this is not only a slogan. Try our special dishes such as Bladln, Bauernkrapfen and fresh Kaiserschmarren – that’s how you get back energy for the rest of the way that is still waiting for us.
Go Digital – Today we hike interactively
You find all wonderful and attractive hiking routes clearly summarized in the interactive hiking map or in the Hochkönig Tourenportal. If you are a real “techie“, you get yourself the Höchkönig Touren app for your smartphone. There you find all kinds of information about your tours and hiking paths of the region. Thanks to the 3D Reality Map you get a very realistic impression of your tour in advance.
Top equipment for the hiking season
We ensure your optimal surefootedness and equipment. In the locations of INTERSPORT Maria Alm you will find everything you need for your hiking tours. From beginners to mountaineers – we have the right equipment for everyone. Modern hiking shoes, high-quality hiking clothing and stylish accessories such as hiking backpacks and the like are waiting for you in the shops. Stop by our Mountain Shops and start hiking right away!
If you prefer to explore the mountain on a bike, you can rent a mountain bike or e-bike at the INTERSPORT BIKE POINT Maria Alm.
Our TOP 10 Hiking Routes
| 01. Hike to the Hochkaseralm | 13,5 km | an altitude of 540 m | ca. 5 h | difficulty level: MIDDLE |
| 02. Klingspitz via Reicheralm | 16,3 km | an altitude of 1,184 m | ca. 5,5 h | difficulty level: DIFFICULT |
| 03. Hike to the Karbachalm | 5,4 km | an altitude of 346 m | ca. 1,5 h | difficulty level: EASY |
| 04. Hike Schwarzenbachtal | 9,1 km | an altitude of 676 m | ca. 4,5 h | difficulty level: MIDDLE |
| 05. Hochkönig “hut-hopper“ | 33,4 km | an altitude of 1,860 m | ca. 14 h | difficulty level: DIFFICULT |
| 06. Bürglalm and Zachhofalm | 8,3 km | an altitude of 300 m | ca. 3,5 h | difficulty level: MIDDLE |
| 07. Areitalm – Hinterjetzbachalm | 9,5 km | an altitude of 550 m | ca. 4 h | difficulty level: MIDDLE |
| 08. Natrun Höhenrundweg | 5,2 km | an altitude of 159 m | ca. 1,5 h | difficulty level: MIDDLE |
| 09. Schneeberg | 11,6 km | an altitude of 900 m | ca. 6,5 h | difficulty level: DIFFICULT |
| 10. Hinterthal – Schwaiger Willi Weg | 4,1 km | an altitude of 211 m | ca. 2 h | difficulty level: EASY |
That’s what our expert says:
“Hiking right in front of the impressive limestone walls of Hochkönig. If you love top panorama view and beautiful hiking paths with a super infrastructure, then you definetely have to visit the Hochkönig region. And before you start your hiking holiday, visit us at INTERSPORT Maria Alm because we have the perfect equipment for your days in the mountains of Hochkönig!“
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