Pilgrim walk at the Hochkönig

Start your pilgrimage with a short prayer in the parish church of Mühlbach, which is dedicated to St. Sebastian. Even today, pilgrimages from the surrounding parishes take place on 20th January, the Sebastian Day, to pray for health for the whole year. Passing the show mine you follow paths 87 and 88 to the Elmaugut where you walk a little along the main road before path 90 leads you to the Stegmoosalm. From here you follow trail no. 401A to the Erichhütte. After Dienten you descend via the Wirtsalm (trail nr. 66), past the Schnegghof and the Schneggkapelle (trail nr. 65). The trail from Dienten begins at the small church on the mountain. Stay there for a short while, enjoy the peace and quiet and the magnificent view and ask for the blessing of St. Nicholas, who is not only the patron saint against the dangers of the water, but also the oldest patron saint of travellers. Trail no. 50 leads past the "House of Silence" to the Filzensattel. Passing a chapel, the path first follows the road and then branches off onto trail nr. 34 towards Hinterthal. Enjoy the view of the Steinerne Meer with the Wildalmkirchl. Follow trail 401A, which after a further climb takes you to the Jufensattel with the Jufen chapel and continues over the Natrunhöhe. From here the descent to Maria Alm takes you directly to the pilgrimage church, which is one of the most beautiful Marian shrines in the Pinzgau.  

self-assessment: Check your physical fitness before every mountain tour and correctly assess your strength and that of your companions - especially your children! Surefootedness and a head for heights are often very important!

planning and preparation: Plan every intended mountain tour in advance. Hiking maps and guides as well as information from alpine clubs and local experts such as mountain guides and hut keepers can be helpful.

equipment: On the mountain, you need appropriate equipment and clothing, especially sturdy, high footwear with a non-slip sole. Weather and cold protection are essential, as the weather can often change unexpectedly.

weather forecasts: Check the current weather conditions at: www.zamg.ator www.uwz.at.

togetherness: Observe the 10 rules for the correct handling of grazing animals and do not leave any waste in nature!

do not kick stones: Do not step on stones, as this can seriously endanger other hikers. Marked places where there is a risk of falling rocks should be crossed as quickly as possible and with attention and caution.

turn back in good time: This is not a disgrace, but a sign of common sense. It becomes necessary when the weather changes, fog sets in, and also when the path is too difficult or not in good condition.

emergency numbers: Alpine emergency number: 140, International emergency number: 112, Rescue: 144

Arriving from Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway to the Bischofshofen exit, then take the B311 in the direction of Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig federal road/B164 to Mühlbach.

Coming from Innsbruck/ Kufstein: On the Loferer Straße/B178 towards St. Johann i.T., then on the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 via Saalfelden to Mühlbach.

A valid vignette is required to use the Austrian motorway and motorway network. It is also compulsory to carry bandages, warning triangle and high-visibility waistcoat. For further information see Asfinag.

By train you can enjoy your holiday from the very beginning. No traffic jams will stop you from getting to the region!You can book your train connection at www.oebb.at.

Bus: timetable

Hiking bus: timetable

Further information on hikes and activities in the Hochkönig region:

For detailed information about hiking maps, the opening hours of the cable cars and the huts and mountain pastures in summer, we recommend you visit the local service centre. There you will not only receive the hiking map, but also valuable tips on the best hiking routes and current conditions.

Opening hours of the mountain lifts in summer:The mountain lifts offer different opening hours during the summer months, which can vary depending on the weather and season. Please check the current operating times in advance.

Opening hours of huts & mountain huts in summer: The huts and mountain huts in the region are ideal rest stops for hikers. Here, too, opening hours may vary depending on the season and day of the week. Ask the friendly hosts for advice about the offers and specialities on site.

For more information, please visit our website: www.hochkoenig.at.

If you have any questions or require specific information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

- E-mail: region@hochkoenig.at

- Telephone: +43 (0)6584 20388

We look forward to helping you and hope you enjoy exploring the beautiful Hochkönig hiking region!