Mühlbach am Hochkönig

Geschichte

Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, Salzburgerland, Austria.PopulationIts population was 1,622 inhabitants in 2005.LocationMühlbach 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.SurroundingsA 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, 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.SportsA 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.