Area code 06467 Elevation 860 m Population 1,578 (1 Apr 2009) | Time zone CET (UTC+1) Vehicle registration JO Local time Thursday 6:59 PM Postal code 5505 | |
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Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, Salzburgerland, Austria.
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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, 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.