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Mühlbach am Hochkönig

Coordinates: 47°22′38″N 13°07′33″E / 47.37722°N 13.12583°E / 47.37722; 13.12583
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Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Coat of arms of Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Mühlbach am Hochkönig is located in Austria
Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°22′38″N 13°07′33″E / 47.37722°N 13.12583°E / 47.37722; 13.12583
CountryAustria
StateSalzburg
DistrictSt. Johann im Pongau
Government
 • MayorAnna Reitinger (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total51.51 km2 (19.89 sq mi)
Elevation
860 m (2,820 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,461
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5505
Area code06467
Vehicle registrationJO
Websitewww.muehlbach-hochkoenig.at

Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, Salzburgerland, Austria.

Population

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Its population was 1,622 inhabitants in 2005.

Location

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Mühlbach am Hochkönig is found approximately 8 km to the west of Bischofshofen and some 45 minutes south of the city of Salzburg at the foot of the Hochkönig mountain.

Surroundings

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A former copper mining town it is now mainly known as a winter ski resort and summer hiking area. There are many mountains around the area, such as Schneeberg [de], and there are also a lot of hotels, such as Sporthotel Neuwirt. Another hotel, Arturhaus is outside the town, and The hotel Alpengasthof Birgkarhaus sits at 1400 m in the heart of the Hochkönig ski slopes.

Sports

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A number of ski schools also operate. There are many easy slopes around the Arthurhaus area which make Mühlbach a good place to go for beginners, as well as many km of intermediate slopes. Mühlbach is also part of the Hochkönig ski area.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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