Hochkönig
Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Austria
Hochkönig has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is partly cloudy, with a high near 20°C and a low around 9°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Steinernes Meer, with 1,081 m · 3,550 ft of vertical drop. Hochkönig typically opens around December 15 and closes around March 31.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 807 m · 2,650 ft
- Summit · Hochkönig
- 1,888 m · 6,190 ft
- Vertical drop
- 1,081 m · 3,550 ft
- Mountain range
- Steinernes Meer
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 15 – March 31
Season passes
Hochkönig is included on Ski amadé and Super Ski Card. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
Official Getting to Hochkönig: free parking at all valley stations (Maria Alm Aberg/Sonnberg, Hinterthal Hochmais, Dienten, Mühlbach Karbachalm, etc.). Spaces limited—free ski buses recommended. EV charging at several valley stations (charging not day parking). No day-parking €—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Hochkönig open for the season?
- Hochkönig typically opens around December 15 and closes around March 31. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Hochkönig open right now?
- Hochkönig is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Hochkönig?
- Yes — Hochkönig has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Which season passes include Hochkönig?
- Yes — Hochkönig is included on Ski amadé and Super Ski Card. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Hochkönig and how high is it?
- Hochkönig is a ski resort in Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Austria, in the Steinernes Meer. Its base sits at 807 m · 2,650 ft, rising to a summit of 1,888 m · 6,190 ft at Hochkönig, giving a vertical drop of 1,081 m · 3,550 ft.