Activities in the Salzburg Province
Welcome to one of the most beautiful regions of Salzburg. Maria Alm at the foot of the Hochkönig combines impressive mountain scenery, genuine hospitality and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere - a blend rarely found in such perfect harmony elsewhere in Pinzgau. Amidst rolling alpine meadows, striking peaks and charming villages, a holiday experience unfolds that delights visitors in every season.
The Hochkönig region stands for nature, activity and relaxation. In summer hiking routes, biking trails and alpine landscapes dotted with mountain huts invite you to explore. In winter the area around Maria Alm transforms into a snow paradise with direct access to ski slopes, winter hiking trails and authentic mountain huts to stop at for a break. At the same time there is always plenty of opportunity for peace, enjoyment and real downtime.
Anyone wishing to experience the authentic side of the Salzburg region will find the ideal place in Maria Alm and the Hochkönig region. Tradition and nature go hand in hand, which is what gives this landscape in the heart of Pinzgau its special charm.
Summer in Pinzgau
Hiking in the Hochkönig region
Hiking in the Hochkönig region doesn't feel like a must-do, but rather like genuine time spent in the mountains. Surrounding Maria Alm you'll find scenic trails, peaceful pastures, traditional huts, and tours which start off easy and naturally lead you to wanting more. That is exactly what makes the region so appealing: it is diverse and accessible, yet impressively vast.
You can choose between leisurely alpine pasture walks, family-friendly loop trails and scenic mountain tours. The region offers 340 kilometres of well signposted hiking trails. There are convenient summer lifts which shorten your tour leaving more time for truly enjoying the mountain experience.
A popular starting point for a relaxing day of hiking is the Prinzenberg Natrun right in Maria Alm. Straight from the village centre you can enjoy a comfortable ride up on the Natrunbahn lift. Up the top you'll find stroller-friendly paths, nice places to rest and the Prinzensee lake - a spot where you may want to linger a while.
A special aspect of the Hochkönig region is the blend of nature with an authentic regional atmosphere. Along the way, alpine pastures and huts invite you to take a break.
If you want to get to know the region more deeply, guided herb walks offer a quieter, unhurried side of summer in the mountains. It is more than just a scenic trail, it is about local plants, traditional knowledge and taking a more mindful look at what is growing around you.
- For families: easy trails on Natrun, Prinzensee Lake, playful adventures with a stunning mountain backdrop
- For food lovers: alpine walks with wonderful views and plenty of places to stop for refreshments
- For the active: diverse mountain tours in an excellent hiking region
- For explorers: guided herb walks and tours offering insights into the local area
Biking on Hochkönig
Cycling and the Hochkönig region are a perfect match. The summer in Maria Alm offers experiences that are as much about leisurely enjoyment as they are about sport. There are trails leading through alpine pastures and forests, and challenging tours with truly magnificent panoramic views.
The mix of traditional cycling, e-biking and mountain biking is particularly appealing, ensuring that almost everyone can find a pace that suits them. Those looking for a relaxed ride can leisurely explore the landscape at their own pace, while those seeking more of a challenge can look forward to longer climbs and more demanding routes.
- For connoisseurs: scenic tours through alpine landscapes to mountain huts and restaurants
- For active enthusiasts: varied MTB routes with a sporty edge
- For relaxed holiday days: e-bike tours featuring plenty of nature and wonderful views
Biking in Maria Alm and the Hochkönig region means experiencing the mountains in an especially diverse and free way.
Golf club Urslautal
Golfing in Maria Alm combines the tranquility of the sport with a stunning mountain backdrop. Around the Hochkönig focus is not just on the game itself, but also on the experience of being immersed in nature.
Located on a high plateau between Maria Alm and Saalfelden, the Urslautal Golf Club offers ideal conditions for a leisurely day of golf with a view. The layout of the course is varied and appeals to both beginners and experienced golfers.
- For connoisseurs: golfing in a peaceful setting with an impressive mountain panorama
- For the active: varied 18-hole-rounds in well-maintained surroundings
- For a summer holiday: a relaxed complement to hiking, biking and enjoying nature
Golfing at Hochkönig is a pleasant combination of physical activity, relaxation and beautiful scenery.
Sightseeing in and around Maria Alm
Sightseeing destinations around Maria Alm and the Hochkönig are wonderfully diverse. If you are looking for specific destinations for your day out, here you'll find plenty of great options - mountains, nature and family experiences.
The Prinzenberg Natrun is popular with the idyllic Prinzensee Lake and the forest slide park, great fun especially for families - as well as the swing park Hochkönig at Gabühel featuring spectacular giant swings and Toni's alpine playground at the Karbachalm in Mühlbach.
For even more variety there is the Biberg summer toboggan run, the pump track in Maria Alm and the Sommerstein adventure pool, perfect for warm summer days. There are also interesting places for explorers such as the Mining Museum and the mine in Mühlbach.
- For families: Prinzenberg Natrun, Prinzensee, forest slide park, Toni's alpine playground
- For little adventurers: swing park Hochkönig at Gabühel, summer toboggan run at Biberg, pump track Maria Alm
- For warm days: Sommerstein adventure pool
- For culture and local excursions: Bergbaumuseum and Schaustollen Mühlbach, Burg Hohenwerfen, Nationalparkwelten Mittersill
Winter in Salzburger Land
Active holiday on the piste
White fields, snow-capped mountain peaks and excellently prepared pistes. Situated amidst the natural landscape of the Pinzgauer region at the foot of the Hochkönig, the hotel offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable winter getaway.
Great things are close at hand - like Hotel Langeck. It is situated right next to the slopes and the Aberg ski lift, the perfect starting point for your skiing adventures. In the "Ski amadé" area, the Hochkönig mountain lies practically at your feet. Variety and boundless snow-filled fun across a total of 120 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes!
And after spending hours enjoying the snowy landscape, moments of happy relaxation await you back at Hotel Langeck. Relax in our wellness area and enjoy the warmth of the quiet room or the rustic wood-burning sauna. Alternatively, make yourself comfortable in your cosy room before setting off on your next winter adventure in Maria Alm the following day.
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Skiing & snowboarding at Hochkönig
Around Maria Alm you see winter from its most beautiful side. Wide slopes, magnificent views and the special atmosphere of the Salzburg region make every skiing day different.
The blend of easy runs, challenging pistes and modern lift facilities is especially appealing. Families as well as winter sports enthusiasts feel right at home here. Those who prefer a more relaxed pace can enjoy long, sweeping turns on sunny slopes, while those seeking more action will find a wide variety of routes around the Hochkönig for an active day in the snow.
- For leisure-seekers: wide slopes with stunning panoramic views and cosy ski huts
- For the active: challenging runs and diverse pistes for skiers and snowboarders
- For easy holiday days: perfectly groomed slopes and a diverse ski area around Maria Alm
Skiing and snowboarding in Maria Alm and on Hochkönig means experiencing winter in the mountains in a particularly beautiful and varied way.
Skitouring & cross country
Here it is pleasantly peaceful, close to nature, yet full of variety. You can enjoy a cross-country ski through the snow-covered landscape, another day a ski tour with magnificent views and genuine mountain feeling may beckon you.
The blend of physical activity, quiet moments in nature and wintertime pleasures is perfect here. This is exactly what makes this region in the Salzburg area so special. Those who prefer to move at their own pace will find ideal conditions for cross-country skiing, while those who enjoy making their way uphill step by step can experience the mountains from a completely different - and exceptionally beautiful - perspective through ski touring.
- For leisure-seekers: quiet cross-country ski trails and relaxed circuits through the snow-covered winter landscape
- For the active: scenic ski tours with plenty of nature and an authentic mountain experience
- For easy holiday days: a variety of options ranging from cross-country trails to winter tours around Maria Alm
Winter hiking in the region
Winter hiking around Maria Alm is something truly special. When snow wraps the landscape in tranquility and the mountains stand out against the clear blue sky, every winter walk becomes a brief escape from the everyday. It is exactly this quiet, relaxed side of the region that defines the appeal of the area around the Hochkönig.
The blend of gentle winter tracks, snow-covered panoramic views and nature is special here. Those wishing to experience the winter landscape more intensely can quietly make their way through the snow on a snowshoe hike. For beginners the snowshoe trail near the Arthurhaus in Mühlbach at Hochkönig is a good introduction.
- For leisure-seekers: quiet winter hiking tracks with magnificent vews of the Hochkönig mountain
- For nature lovers: snowshoe hikes through the tranquil, snowy landscape
- For relaxed holiday days: 85 kilometres of prepared winter walking tracks in and around Maria Alm
Looking for a winter paradise? It's here at Maria Alm. You are just a few clicks away from a relaxing getaway in the heart of the Salzburg region. Your host family Herzog look forward to your inquiry.
Benefits of the Hochkönig Card
And you are king
Active holiday right on the slopes
Enjoy all the benefits of the Hochkönig Card included with your holiday at Hotel Langeck in Maria Alm. Take advantage of the many discounts and free offers in the Hochkönig region.
Benefits in winter
Discounts in the Hochkönig region
- guided ski tour to the Hundstein Maria Alm - 20% discount with the Alpine Ski School
- guided snowshoe hikes & cross-country skiing courses - 20% discount, Ski School Edelweiss Maria Alm, Ski School Top Dienten, Ski School Dienten, Sport Klaus/Ski School Mühlbach
- horse-drawn sleigh rides
- 20% discount at Elmaugut Mühlbach
- 20% discount at Kniegut Mühlbach
- Alpenrose Bowling Alley, Mühlbach - 20% discount
- indoor tennis court at Hotel Übergossene Alm Dienten - 15% discount
- toboggan hire
- 1* free night skiing at Simmerllift in Maria Alm
Discounts in the local area
- Fürstenhof organic farm and dairy, Kuchl - 30% discount on admission to the dairy, shop, guided tours, workshops. Cheese making demonstrations daily at 10 am, farm tours daily at 11 am.
- Mühlauer saw mill wood experience, Fusch/Glst. 12% discount on admission to the sawmill with 'Holzknechtstube' and wooden skittle alley. Guided tours only at 10:00 am, 1:00 and 4:00 pm
- Gipfelwelt 3000 & Ice Arena Kaprun - 10 % discount on the Gipfelwelt 3000 ticket for adults (without ski equipment)
- Aqua Salza Golling - 10% discount on entry to the swimming pool, sauna and wellness paradise
- Tauern Spa Kaprun - 4=3 ticket - stay for 4 hours, pay for 3
- Salzwelten Hallein - 10% discount on admission to the salt mine
- Salewa Mountain Shop KliKo Sport - 10% discount on hiking boots, climbing shoes and backpacks.
- Air Star Paragliding School Saalfelden - 10% discount
- Felsenfest Climbing Gym Saalfelden - 8% discount on the day pass, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm
- Alpentherme Gastein - 5% discount on entry to the Gastein health and leisure facilities
Benefits in summer
Discounts in the Hochkönig region
- NATRUN forest high rope parcour - 30% discount, ride on the 'dorfj@t Natrun' lift is free with the Hochkönig Card
- Alpine park DIENTEN - 20% discount on mountaineering training, advance booking required
- Tennis school David Spunda in Maria Alm - 20% discount on a private lesson
- MTB and eMTB rental - 20% discount at Sport Löb, Maria Alm, -10% discount at Intersport Maria Alm, Sport Mayer Maria Alm and Porti Sport Dienten.
- Alpenrose bowling alley, Mühlbach - 20% discount
- Bike school - 15 % discount on individual MTB and eMTB tours
- Bike Max in Maria Alm and Porti Sport Dienten
- Pinzgauer Archery School - 15% discount, valid for groups of 4 or more
- Indoor tennis courts Hotel Übergossene Am Dienten - 15% discount
- Golf Academy Urslautal - 15% discount on "FamilyGolf2gether" course, the whole family (min. 1 child) practices with a golf pro for 2h - available daily
- Golf club Urslautal - 15 % discount on green fees
- Hochkönig Archery Course - 10% discount at the 3D hunting archery course in Mühlbach
- Flying Fox Park Hochkönig in Mühlbach - 10% discount
- Mountain Cart Mühlbach - 10% discount on guided cart tours; reservation required
- Hirschbichler's Fancy Horses in Maria Alm - 10% discount on riding lessons
Discounts in the local area
- National Park Worlds Mittersill with 360° panoramic cinema - free entry! Open daily year-round from 9:00 til 6:00 pm
- Fürstenhof organic farm & dairy Kuchl - 30% discount on admission to the dairy, shop, guided tours, workshops. Cheese-making demonstration daily at 10 am, guided tour daily at 11 Uhr
- Leogang mine - 25% discount on guided tours of the region's oldest mining museum, booking required
- Salzburger open air museum - 20% discount on entry to Salzburgs largest museum. Features 100 reconstructed buildings from the past six centuries
- Wildwater rafting - 20 % discount at the Taxenbach Rafting Center
- Ferleiten wildlife & leisure park - 20% discount for adults and 10% discount for children on admission to the Wildpark (located on the Glockner Road) featuring over 250 wild animals
- Minigolf Bruck/Glst. - 15% discount
- Mining & Gothic Museum Leogang - 15% discount
- Liechtenstein Gorge nature experience, St. Johann in Pongau - up to 15% discount on admission to the romantic, world famous Liechtenstein Gorge
- Hohenwerfen Castle - 14% djscount on the "all inclusive ticket"
- Water Worlds - 14% discount for Krimml water falls, excluding waterfall trail fee
- Mühlauer sawmill, Fusch/Glst. - 10% discount on admission including 'Holzknechtstube' and wooden skittle alley. Valid only for guided tours at 10:00 am, 1:00 and 4:00 pm
- OPEN GOLF St. Johann Alpendorf - 10% discount on greenfees, free use of the driving range, putting green and chipping area
- Aqua Salza Golling - 10% discount on admission to the swimming pool, sauna and wellness paradise
- Tauern Spa Kaprun - 4=3 ticket - stay for 4 hours pay for 3
- Großglockner high alpine road - 10% discount
- Tandem flights - 10% discount at the AUSTRIA FLY school in Werfenweng
- Gipfelwelt 3000 & Ice Arena Kaprun - 10 % discount on the Gipfelwelt 3000 adult ticket (without ski equipment)
- Air Star Paragliding School Saalfelden - 10% discount
- Salzwelten Hallein - 2,- discount on admission to the show mine
- Salewa Mountain Shop KliKo Sport - 10% discount on hiking boots, climbing shoes and backpacks
- Kaprun high alpine reservoir - 10% discount
- Lake Zell boat tour - 10% discount on a round trip aboard the "MS Schmittenhöhe" or "Kaiserin Elisabeth"
- Geisterberg Alpendorf, St. Johann in Pongau - € 1,50 discount/adult € 1,--/child on the Alpendorf cable car including Geisterberg admission
- Felsenfest Climbing Gym Saalfelden - 8% discount on a day pass, open daily from 10 am to 22 pm
- Alpentherme Gastein - 5% discount to the Gastein health & leisure centre
- Kitzloch Gorge Taxenbach - 1 € discount per adult
The Guest Mobility Ticket
The Guest Mobility Ticket offers all guests in SalzburgerLand convenient and eco-friendly mobility.
Valid from the first day for all buses and trains - from arrival to departure.
Visitors can explore the Hochkönig region and the entire SalzburgerLand in a flexible, sustainable and stress-free way.
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