Hochkönig

Hochkönig operates between 800 and 1,900 metres, delivering 120 kilometres of marked piste across a vertical drop of 1,100 metres — one of the largest self-contained ski areas in the Salzburg region. The legendary Königstour ski circuit links six peaks and 35 kilometres of continuous downhill skiing in a single day, recognised as one of the best ski circuits in the Alps since its launch in 2012. Eight additional kilometres of marked ski routes extend the off-piste offering for confident skiers. The resort is part of the Ski amadé network, giving pass holders access to 760 kilometres of pistes across five Salzburg ski regions on multi-day tickets.

Terrain divides into 43% beginner, 34% intermediate and 23% advanced across 63 marked runs, with the longest single descent stretching 9 kilometres. Wide, perfectly groomed carving slopes through larch forest dominate the mid-mountain, whilst the 1-kilometre Hochmaist descent provides the steepest challenge. The Blue Tomato Kings Park at Aberg features tables, rails and kickers for freestyle riders, complemented by the Funslope Schönanger with its Skimovie speed-tracking run and the dedicated Family Run for progressing skiers. Extensive freeride terrain above the treeline rewards powder hunters after fresh snowfall on the north-facing Hochkönig slopes.

Maria Alm retains an authentic Salzburger Land village character with a baroque parish church, timber-clad farmhouses and a pace of life that reflects a genuine local community rather than a purpose-built resort. Over 30 traditional mountain huts serve regional Salzburg cuisine across the ski area, and the Culinary Königstour route combines skiing with curated gastronomic stops at selected huts. Beginner areas at Natrun, Hintermoos and the village nursery slopes allow first-timers to learn independently from the main gondola network, whilst the Marlies Schild training course offers structured improvement for developing intermediates.

Adult day passes start from €73 in shoulder season and €78.50 during peak weeks, with children (6-15) paying €36.50 to €39.50 and youth €55 to €59. Prices shown are based on the most recently published 2025-26 rates; 2026-27 pricing uses Ski amadé dynamic online pricing and will be confirmed ahead of the season opening. Children born 2021 or later ski free with a Minicard when accompanied by an adult. The resort suits families and intermediates seeking wide, well-groomed terrain with genuine Alpine village atmosphere, whilst advanced skiers will find enough challenge on the Hochmaist, Wastlhöhe mogul slope and the Königstour's varied descent profiles.