Being outdoors. Walking far. Breathing freely.
Around Birgkar, it begins right outside the door: the freedom to hike. More than 340 kilometers of trails weave through the Hochkönig region—from gentle valley paths all the way up to nearly 3,000-meter summits. Clearly signposted. Safely maintained. And still full of surprises.
Here, you hike the way it suits you. Leisurely across lush, grassy mountains, from one alpine hut to the next, with time for a Jausn in the sun. Or upward toward rocky terrain, where it grows quiet and expansive. Where every step matters. Where the mind empties and the heart fills.
If you prefer it easier, let one of the summer lifts carry you part of the way—free of charge with the Hochkönig Card. At the top, it’s not just the view that awaits, but also adventures for younger explorers, like the forest slide park at Natrun. Suddenly, hiking becomes playful—and everyone comes along.
What remains are the huts. The alpine pastures. Places where you stop—and arrive. Sometimes rustic, sometimes modern. Always authentic. Regional specialties, local herbs, stories from the mountains.
And then there’s that moment at the summit. When everything grows still. When the view stretches far. When you feel it clearly: this is why you’re here. Fully present. Right where you belong. In the heart of the mountains. At Birgkar.
- Over 340 km of clearly marked hiking trails around the Hochkönig
- Hiking from the valley up to nearly 3,000 m—for leisure hikers and summit seekers
- Summer lifts for effortless ascents (free with the Hochkönig Card)
- Rustic alpine huts & modern mountain lodges with regional delights
- Family-friendly experiences
- Awarded hiking region with the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal
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Personal tips for hikes, excursions, and special favorite spots