Hochkönig is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 1,900 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Hochkönig
The piste map of Hochkönig shows an extensive alpine ski area in Salzburgerland, Austria, with 120 km of connected pistes and 34 lifts linking the various sectors. The vertical range runs from the village centre at 850 metres up to peaks around 1 900 metres, which makes for fairly gentle lift journeys without extreme vertical drops. Beginner slopes sit naturally alongside the lower stations near the valley floor, while the steeper, more demanding sections are found in the upper parts of the system towards 1 900 metres. What stands out on this particular map is how the piste network is laid out as one big continuous circuit, allowing skiers to make their way right around the entire ski area via lifts and runs without having to retrace their steps, which makes Hochkönig one of the more circuit-friendly systems in the region.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Hochkönig
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Hochkönig
Hochkönig's pistes start from the village centre at 850 metres, and this is also where beginners and families will find their slopes. The lower stations near the valley floor have gentler gradients and shorter lifts, perfect for practising without having to head further up the system. From the village you simply hop on the nearest lift to reach these areas, which makes mornings straightforward even with children in tow.
The higher you go towards the top zones around 1 900 metres, the steeper the terrain becomes. This is where you find the red and black sections, which account for 25 and 10 per cent of the piste network respectively, with flanks that demand better technique and more experience of varied snow conditions at altitude.
What makes Hochkönig special is how well the whole system joins up. With 34 lifts and 120 kilometres of connected pistes, you can ski a grand circuit right through the ski area without having to come back the same way. A full day is enough to explore large parts of the circuit, but anyone hoping to fit in everything should plan their route in the morning to avoid unnecessary backtracking.
One good tip is to bear in mind the vertical difference between village and summit, a good 1 000 metres, which affects both sunlight and snow quality through the day. The lower sections near the village often get lovely morning sun but can turn slushy around lunchtime, while the higher slopes towards 1 900 metres hold their snow quality better later into the day thanks to the altitude.
Book a ski holiday in Hochkönig
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Hochkönig? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Hochkönig piste map
The highest skiing in Hochkönig is at 1,900 m above sea level. The village sits at 850 m.
You can download the piste map of Hochkönig here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
