The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 3 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 2 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 3 out of 5

Key facts covers:

  • Hochkonig

Key facts

Resort800-1070 m
Slopes800-1900 m
Lifts33
Pistes120 km
Price index90

Hochkönig

Austria

The slopes

The upside

  • Traditional resort villages
  • Eating and drinking cheap by Alpine standards
  • Plenty of uncrowded terrain

The downside

  • Experts need off-piste guidance to get much out of the area
  • Biggest resort, Maria Alm, not well connected to main lift system

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Summary

This area links the cute, compact resort of Maria Alm to the sprawling village of Mühlbach via the small, rustic villages of Hinterthal and Dienten (which is the best base, being in the centre of the area). The slopes in between are an undiscovered intermediate playground and in the last few years, the lift system has been vastly improved with the addition of fast new lifts in key places.

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The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 3 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 2 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 3 out of 5

Key facts covers:

  • Hochkonig

Key facts

Resort800-1070 m
Slopes800-1900 m
Lifts33
Pistes120 km
Price index90