- Brief description
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Let yourself be enchanted by the dreamy winter landscape in the mountains , from the snowy peaks of the towering Hochkönig.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Busstop Kopphütte
- Route
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Koppalm1.5 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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Wonderful hiking experiences in the snow
Hiking is fun even in winter! The snow crunches under your feet as you cross the glistening and magical winter wonderland. On 85 km of groomed winter hiking paths, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the view of the Hochkönig's wonderful alpine world.
- Directions
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From the bus stop or parking Kopphütte leads the path No. 86 idyllically through the winter landscape to Alpengasthof Kopphütte right at the foot of the Hochkönig. Who wants can borrow a toboggan and sledding on the natural toboggan run back towards the village center. You can also move the toboggan run on foot through the forest to the village center.
- Highest point
- 1,304 m
- Endpoint
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Alpengasthof Kopphütte
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Look for a appropriate equipment such a waterproof, semi-heeled shoes (warm boots) and warm outerwear. Further useful items include: headgear, gloves, snow goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen. "Shoe chains" protect against ice slipping on ice and snow, even poles are also helpful.
- Safety instructions
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Stay on marked hiking trails (pink signs). Small steps and steady pace uphill save your strength and the joints to going downhill. Bending the upper body to the front when you walking downhill, to reduce the risk of slipping. Take something to drink, drinking is important. Check the Information at your hosts or at the tourist office for the weather. Fog and bad weather can surprisingly quickly. You should return in time before you take a risk. As a winter hiker you are on way with your own responsibility. - as well as a summer hiker.
- Tips
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The 4 km long natural toboggan track is an adventure for the whole family, a descent with the toboggan is worthwhile!
- Additional information
- Directions
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Arriving from Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway to the Bischofshofen exit, then take the B311 in the direction of Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig main road/B164 to Mühlbach.
Coming from Innsbruck/ Kufstein: On the Loferer Straße/B178 towards St. Johann i.T., then on the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 via Saalfelden and Maria Alm to Mühlbach.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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Parking at the bus stop Kopphütte.
- Author
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The tour Winter hiking "Winter Wonderland Kopphütte" is used by outdooractive.com provided.
