Maria Alm
Sports paradise and place of pilgrimage
in the middle of the Salzburg mountains
Sports paradise and place of pilgrimage in the middle of the Salzburg mountains
The holiday region around the Hochkönig in Salzburger Land enchants all mountain lovers in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Whether families, active holiday lovers, athletes or nature and pleasure lovers, everyone will find their own personal holiday happiness at the Hochkönig.
Summer Highlights in the Hochkönig region ...
340 km of hiking freedom in the Salzburger Land
Hochkönig - a natural jewel at the Austrian mountains
FLOWTRAIL HOCHKÖNIG
4.2 km of adventurous trail with driving fun for the whole family through meadows and forests.
The Prinzenwald is close to tom's Almhütte. The little ones can try the exercises of the big ones from the forest ropes course at a height suitable for children and train their motor skills at the same time.
At the wildlife enclosure on the Jufenalm, approx. 1 hour's walk from the mountain station, you can observe native animal species such as red deer (deer, roe deer), mouflons, rabbits and much more in their natural environment.
Show your skill and accuracy at the miniature golf course, right next to the valley station of the Natrun cable car. The minigolf course is open during the operating hours of the Natrun lift.
The castle playground at the Natrun is next to the Grammlergut hut.
Children can climb, swing, hop, dig and play to their hearts' content.
FLOW - ONE NATRUN
Trailfun for Newcomer & Pro's
over 3 km long flowtrail through forest and meadow with 352 vertical meters of driving fun
The Natrun forest ropes course Natrun offers courses in different levels of difficulty and is just the right thing for brave and adventurous families.
At the 3D bow course at the Jufenalm, about 1 hour walking distance from the top station, you will not only strengthen yourself culinary but also your endurance and concentration. Test your skills with bow and arrow in a playful way.
For families and the young at heart, the new Maria Almer forest slide park on the Prinzenberg Natrun offers with
5 stainless steel slides with a length of 25m up to 55m
a completely new way of getting around in the valley.
First swing park in Austria!
Two spectacular waterfall swings, four additional giant swings and a playground area with more than 600 m² invite you to linger. The Gabühelbahn in Dienten and the Hochmaisbahn in Hinterthal take you safely and comfortably to the swing paradise.
Toni's alpine playground on the Karbachalm
A great games and adventure trail for all children and those young at heart.
Wonderful mountain panorama and at the end a top alpine hut with a mega water and sand playground.
A great day in the
Hochkönig holiday region!
Summer Highlights in Saalbach Hinterglemm
approx. 25 - 35 km away from the Prinzenberg apartement
Kohlmais in Saalbach
Montelino’s adventure trail with 15 play stations, wildlife feeding & water playground
Monti-Line and Panorama-Line (bike routes for beginners)
Root Trail (single trail and connection to the Leogang Bike Park)
Learn to Ride Park
Reiterkogel in Hinterglemm
Attractions on the Reiterkogel:
Kodok's Adventure (3.2 km adventure trail),
Kodok's gaming world,
Kodok's marble runs,
Forest wellness path
Blue-Line, Pro-Line and Evil Eye-Line (bike routes)
Reiterkogel pump track
Bag jump Reiterkogel
12er KOGEL in Hinterglemm
Attractions on the Zwölferkogel:
Playground at the middle station
Slackline course
Z-Line (bike route)
Schattberg X-press in Saalbach
Attractions on the Schattberg:
large summit playground with a wonderful panorama,
X-Line and fAIRy-Line (bike routes)
The Seven Summits (starting point mountain hike)
Pinzgau walk
Westgipfel in Hinterglemm
Attractions on the Westgipfel:
Sheepy Hollow Line, Hacklberg Trail, Bergstadl Trail and Buchegg Line (bike routes)
The Seven Summits (mountain hike)
Pinzgauer Walk (mountain hike)
Valley head of Hinterglemm
At the end of the valley in Hinterglemm there is pure adventure. Starting with a tractor train ride to the starting point.
Once at the top you can splash around in the devil's water, carve wood, go for a walk among the treetops with access via the Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps. Climb in the high ropes park, accelerate on the zip line. Jump on jump and slide cushions or watch the hustle and bustle while enjoying delicious food at the Lindlingalm.
Saalbach Skills Path
Skill and fun at 24 stations along the Saalach.
The skills trail runs along the Saalach promenade between Jausern and Saalbach. Skill, balance and fitness are trained at a total of 24 stations.
Opening hours:
The use of the skills trail is free and the trail is accessible from spring until the first onset of winter in late fall.
Summer Highlights in Leogang
approx. 15 km away from the Prinzenberg Appartement
At Leoganger Asitz, the mountain of the senses, everything revolves around the big and small, loud and quiet, fast and slow experiences that let you feel your body with all your senses and move something inside you. Real experiences in nature provide real aha moments and lasting sensory impressions for young and old.
Attractions at Asitz:
FOREST BATHING
SOUNDTRACK ISLANDS
NATURAL CINEMA
LEO'S GAMES WALKING TRAIL
LEO'S RIDDLE HUNT
ART WALKING TRAIL
SOUND TOBOGGAN RUN
SENSES PARK
QUIET WATERS
RIDERS PLAYGROUND
WORLD CHAMPS PUMP TRACK
Zell am See | Kaprun
KITZSTEINHORN approx. 30km from the Prinzenberg apartment
At Kitzsteinhorn, mountain fans can expect the best views at over 3,000 meters above sea level, including panoramic platforms and Salzburg's highest restaurant
ZELL AM SEE - SCHMITTENHÖHE approx. 20 km from the Prinzenberg apartment
The panoramic and family mountain Schmittenhöhe delights nature lovers with views of 30 three-thousanders and Lake Zell.
Kids get their money’s worth at Schmidolino’s adventure park.
ZELLER SEE approx. 20 km from the Prinzenberg apartment
Relaxed holiday moments on a boat trip on Lake Zell with a wonderful view of the mountains. Or pedal on a pedal boat yourself?
Salzburg City - worth seeing
Visit historic castles, museums, water features, the House of Nature and much more...
More Excursion Tips in the Surrounding Area
Biberg Summer Toboggan Run
(approx. 9 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Fun for the whole family is guaranteed at this holiday highlight on the 1.6 km long summer toboggan run on the Biberg mountain. Just sit down, activate the lever and off you go! During the action-packed downhill ride, you’ll pass 345 meters of elevation, 61 curves and 3 super jumps. Whether you prefer a fast-paced ride or a relaxed descent, you can easily control your own speed using the hand lever.
Ferleiten Wildlife Park & Adventure Park
(approx. 40 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Wildlife Park: Encounter more than 200 wild animals from the Alps and around the world – in a romantic alpine valley with views of one of Austria’s most beautiful valley landscapes.
Adventure Park: Fun, action and adventure with 40 attractions on 20,000 m².
Krimml Waterfalls & Water Worlds
(approx. 75 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Breathtaking – Europe’s largest waterfalls.
Experience the untamed power of water up close:
With a drop of 380 meters, the Krimml Waterfalls are among the most impressive natural spectacles in the world.
The Water Worlds invite visitors to play, experiment and marvel at the element of water. Discover the fascinating world of water and learn how precious our drinking water truly is.
Großglockner High Alpine Road
(approx. 60 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The highlight of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
The Großglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most famous and beautiful mountain roads in Europe. After 48 kilometers and 36 hairpin bends, the Edelweißspitze awaits with a fantastic view of the Großglockner. At 3,798 meters, the Großglockner is Austria’s highest mountain and towers majestically over the regions of Salzburg, Tyrol and Carinthia.
Familienpark Pillersee
(approx. 35 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
We are a leisure park full of games, fun and action for the whole family, located in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains of the Kitzbühel Alps.
With more than 50 attractions and 20,000 m² of adventure, there is plenty to enjoy for visitors of all ages.
Fieberbrunn Mountain Railways
(approx. 30 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
No cable car operation in summer 2024 due to reconstruction.
Shuttle service to the mountain attractions:
Timok’s Wild World,
Timok’s Coaster (summer toboggan run),
Wildseeloder, climbing routes and much more.
Glemmy Offroad Park
(approx. 19 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The adventure park with quads, enduro bikes, e-crawlers, trial motorcycles and more – for adults and children alike.
Together with our driving guides, you can race at full speed over new tracks, snow courses and rooted trails. Suitable tracks with trained guides are available for beginners and children to ensure maximum safety.
Salzburg Zoo
(approx. 65 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
A zoo with a view – see and be amazed!
The unique combination of natural enclosures within a park-like setting and an impressive mountain panorama makes Salzburg Zoo truly special.
Seisenberg Gorge
(approx. 20 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The Seisenberg Gorge natural monument impressively showcases the immense power of water. In a playful way, children and adults learn fascinating facts about nature. The so-called “Gorge Spirit” guides children through the gorge and teaches them interesting information about the environment and nature. The formation of the Seisenberg Gorge in Weißbach near Lofer dates back around 12,000 years to the last Ice Age.
Lamprecht Cave
(approx. 20 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Lamprecht Cave holds world records – it is the longest through-cave in the world!
With a total length of 62 km, Lamprecht Cave in St. Martin near Lofer is one of the largest cave systems in Europe. In 1993, Polish cave explorers discovered another cave entrance at an altitude of 2,178 meters. Since then, Lamprecht Cave has been considered the longest through-cave in the world.
Excursion Tips for Rainy Days
Haus der Natur – Salzburg
(approx. 70 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Spread across more than 7,000 m², Salzburg’s most popular museum presents nature from its most exciting side: from fascinating underwater worlds in the aquarium to extraterrestrial experiences in the space hall, from giant dinosaurs of prehistoric times to a journey through the human body. Another highlight: researching and experimenting in Austria’s most versatile science center. Best discovered for yourself – this museum is an adventure!
Salzwelten Hallein
(approx. 75 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
At the world’s oldest visitor mine, everything has recently been completely redesigned! From now on, visitors are welcomed in a newly designed entrance and service area on the Dürrnberg near Hallein. Most importantly, the story of salt is told in a completely new way and brought to life using modern technology. The star of this fascinating story is, of course, salt – the essence of life! Embark on an adventurous journey through the history of salt with your family – from today back into the past and again into the present.
National Park Worlds Mittersill
(approx. 50 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The new exhibition at the Hohe Tauern National Park Worlds is far more than just a facelift. Attractions such as the 360° cinema and the eagle flight panorama remain, but are embedded in a completely new storytelling concept. Explore “Marmots & Co.”, “Peaks from the Ocean Floor” and “Wild Waters.” Emotionally, visitors follow the path from the highest spheres of the national park down to the alpine meadows and valleys.
10 spectacular worlds | 1,800 m² interactive experience world
360° panoramic world | 3D adventure cinema
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
(approx. 50 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The Eisriesenwelt is a cave labyrinth with more than 40 kilometers of passageways. Its formation took place over a very long period of time. The first cracks and crevices in the limestone rock formed during mountain uplift around 100 million years ago.
Kreativland Indoor Playground Maishofen
(approx. 12 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Kreativland welcomes you to a bright hall covering more than 1,200 m² with a fun park featuring a hidden fun-shooter arena, lots of exciting slides, a kart track, a multifunction sports field, trampolines, a climbing wall and a huge climbing volcano. Younger children can enjoy a separate toddler area with a ball pit.
Murmi’s Indoor Playground
(approx. 50 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
Fun and games, mainly for children aged 2–10 years, on an indoor playground covering more than 1,200 m²!
Climbing, jumping, running and sliding are the highlights on the large play area with a children’s trampoline, spider tower, two giant slides, climbing volcano and much more. There is also a separate toddler area, a buffet and relaxation area for adults and children.
Fun Arena Salzburg
(approx. 60 km from Prinzenberg Appartement)
The indoor leisure park for young and old.
Action and fun for the whole family!
Featuring the Hoppolino children’s play paradise for children up to 12 years old, an indoor climbing course and – NEW – HiT iT!, Austria’s first interactive tag arena. There is also a café/restaurant area with play facilities and direct access to Restaurant Anniva.
The Alpin Card Region
Distance from Prinzenberg Appartement:
- Access Leogang (Steinberg lift): approx. 15 km
- Access Saalbach (Schönleiten lift): approx. 28 km
- Access Zell am See (Schmitten or Areit lift): approx. 20 km
The ALPIN CARD combines three alpine top destinations into one fascinating winter experience:
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Schmitten in Zell am See
Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun
408 premium ski slope kilometers and 121 lift facilities.
Salzburg Super Ski Card
Valid, among others, in the Hochkönig region and the Alpin Card region!
Something truly unique: with the SuperSkiCard you gain access to up to 87 ski resorts with a total of up to 2,815 varied kilometers of slopes – from the start of the season in October until the sunny finale in May!
With more than 900 state-of-the-art lifts and cable cars, you can quickly reach the starting points of your skiing adventures, while around 800 mountain huts and alpine inns invite you to stop for refreshments.
The SuperSkiCard region is unique in both size and variety: discover endless possibilities on skis or snowboard, from glacier ski areas to the longest valley descents. No fewer than 87 ski resorts provide endless variety and always the perfect offer to suit your wishes and expectations.
Winter @ Hochkönig ...
Highlights at the Hochkönig ski region
Experience additional skiing fun on the mountain
- Four Snowparks & Funslopes
- Night skiing in Maria Alm
- Early Morning Skiing in Mühlbach am Hochkönig
- Pistenbully and Cable Cars Inside Tour in Dienten
- Culinary Königstour in the whole skiing area
- Geocaching - modern treasure hunt while skiing
Freeriding at the Hochkönig
Are you looking for untouched slopes and endless deep-snow descents? In the ski region Hochkönig you will definitely find what you are looking for. In the sunlight glittering powder snow with a breathtaking panorama makes your heart beat faster. Away from the groomed slopes, completely new challenges and lots of fun await you. The right safety precautions and sufficient know-how about alpine conditions are basic requirements for a safe and unforgettable downhill run.
Let our experienced freeride guides show you the most beautiful places and tours in the Hochkönig region and collect magical moments
Away from the slopes at the Hochkönig
Discover the untouched nature in the Salzburg mountains on prepared winter hiking trails and
weekly guided snowshoe hikes.
Enjoy your vacation with a leisurely romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride, a sporty ski tour, ice skating or geocaching in the valley and on the mountain.
Night skiiing
TIPP: directly at the Prinzenberg apartment.
Enjoy the perfectly groomed ski slopes and the night skyline of Maria Alm in the dark under a clear starry sky. Who would not like to experience this special winter highlight?
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM (from March only Wednesday and Friday).
The Königstour
Skiing like a king
- One of the most beautiful skiing tours in the Austrian Alps
- 6 peaks, 35 kilometers of slopes, 7.500 meters of altitude
- culinary Königstour and regional hut culinary
- breathtaking mountain panorama
Early Morning Skiing
Be the first to stand on the freshly prepared ski slope, experience a fantastic sunrise on the mountain, make the first tracks in the snow and then enjoy an alpine breakfast at the ski hut. Sounds too good to be true?
No, this special experience awaits you at the peak of emotions. At the Early Morning Skiing in Mühlbach you will be divided into 3 groups and accompanied by the management & operations management of the cable cars.
- In February and March every Wednesday at 07:00 am at the Gondola Karbachalm in Mühlbach
- Limited number of participants of 25 persons
- Registration price inquiry under +43 6467 7214 or [email protected]
- Skiing skills for at least red slopes
Your way to the Prinzenberg apartment
By plane
SZG: The airport Salzburg is about 70 km away.
MUC: The airport Munich is about 200 km away.
You can book a Holiday Shuttle in advance for your airport shuttles.
By train
The train station Saalfelden is about 8 km away.
By car
Arrival via the A10 Tauern motorway Munich-Salzburg:
Toll travel from Munich, Vienna or Villach via Tauern Autobahn A10, exit Bischofshofen and on towards Maria Alm.
Toll-free alternative from Germany:
From Munich via Siegsdorf, Lofer, Saalfelden, Maria Alm
or via Rosenheim, Kiefersfelden, Kufstein Süd, St. Johann / Tirol, Saalfelden, Maria Alm.
