Long-Distance Hiking & the Königsweg

Walk from village to village on a memorable multi-day journey through the heart of the Hochkönig mountains.

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At a Glance

Category

Outdoor Adventure

Duration

Multi-Day Experience

Best Season

May - October

Suitable for

Experienced Hikers • Couples • Groups

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Experience the Hochkönig on a multi-day hut-to-hut journey along the celebrated Königsweg through three alpine villages.

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Long-distance hiking offers a deeper way to experience the Hochkönig. The Königsweg connects the villages and leads through varied alpine landscapes, combining panoramic trails with welcoming mountain huts and authentic regional hospitality.

Plan a complete multi-day route or enjoy individual stages as day hikes from the chalet. Luggage-transfer and regional transport options may be available through local providers, allowing hikers to focus on the landscape and the experience.

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Iconic Königsweg route
Multi-day hut-to-hut experience
Individual stages possible as day hikes
Three Hochkönig villages
Panoramic ridges and alpine meadows
Traditional overnight huts
Regional hiking transport
A rewarding challenge for keen hikers

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Your Complimentary HochkönigCard

Included with Every Stay

Every stay at Chalet Stella Maria includes a complimentary HochkönigCard for every guest, giving you free access to mountain lifts, hiking buses and exclusive discounts throughout the region.

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Free use of selected summer cable cars

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Free hiking buses throughout the region

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Discounts on attractions and guided activities

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Exclusive benefits at participating partners

Family boarding a summer gondola at a Hochkönig cable car station in the Austrian Alps

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Long-Distance Hiking & the Königsweg

Experience the Hochkönig on a multi-day hut-to-hut journey along the celebrated Königsweg through three alpine villages.

Hiking in the Hochkönig

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