Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, Salzburgerland, Austria.

Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Coat of arms
Mühlbach am Hochkönig Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°22′38″N 13°07′33″E
Country	Austria
State	Salzburg
District	St. Johann im Pongau
Government
• Mayor	Anna Reitinger (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	51.51 km2 (19.89 sq mi)
Elevation	860 m (2,820 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	1,461
• Density	28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	5505
Area code	06467
Vehicle registration	JO
Website	www.muehlbach-hochkoenig.at

Population

Its population was 1,622 inhabitants in 2005.

Location

Mühlbach am Hochkönig is found approximately 8 km to the west of Bischofshofen and some 45 minutes south of the city of Salzburg at the foot of the Hochkönig mountain.

Surroundings

A former copper mining town it is now mainly known as a winter ski resort and summer hiking area. There are many mountains around the area, such as Schneeberg [de], and there are also a lot of hotels, such as Sporthotel Neuwirt. Another hotel, Arturhaus is outside the town, and The hotel Alpengasthof Birgkarhaus sits at 1400 m in the heart of the Hochkönig ski slopes.

Sports

A number of ski schools also operate. There are many easy slopes around the Arthurhaus area which make Mühlbach a good place to go for beginners, as well as many km of intermediate slopes. Mühlbach is also part of the Hochkönig ski area.

Gallery

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  Mühlbach am Hochkönig as seen from the Karbachalm gondola
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  Mühlbach am Hochkönig
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  The church in Mühlbach am Hochkönig
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  The view from Schneeberg Mountain. Clouds can be seen.

See also

• Salzburg
• Salzburgerland

References

External links

• Media related to Mühlbach am Hochkönig at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website
• Hochkönig visitor bureau

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