The Hochkönig is a magnificent massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps with high rock faces on the south side. The magnificent Birgkar runs through these walls to the Hochkönig summit at 2941 m. A classic ski tour on the Hochkönig
Ascent
From the Stegmoosalm parking lot, the trail first leads along an alpine path in the direction of the Stegmoosalm. The summer trail (433) takes you into the Birgkar, which is very wide at the bottom. The ascent now becomes steeper and steeper and requires many hairpin bends. Below the Kummetstein you climb steeply, keeping slightly to the east towards the ridge, which requires safe conditions. This is also potentially the key section of this tour. From the ridge, you now traverse a relatively flat ascent further north-east towards the Hochkönig summit.
Descent
The descent is the same as the ascent. Some parts of the descent have a gradient steeper than 40°.
Information
Difficulty (5-level scale): 4
Special dangers: Only start in absolutely safe conditions! The particularly critical section is the traverse under the Kummetstein!
Equipment: Crampons, crampons advantageous depending on conditions
Exposure: South-east
Altitude difference Start and finish: Stegmoosalm parking lot approx. at 1300 m, Hochkönig 2941 m
Altitude metres uphill and downhill: 1641 altitude metres
Duration: Ascent approx. 4:30 hours
Best time of year: March, April and May. Can also be done earlier in the year if conditions permit.
Accommodation: Various accommodation options in Mühlbach or Dienten.
Addresses: hochkoenig.at
How to get there: On the Hochkönigsbundesstraße to the Stegmoosalm parking lot
Topographic maps: Freytag & Berndt, WK 103. AV- Map No. 10/2
