Mühlbach am Hochkönig
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 Mühlbach am Hochkönig
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Salzburg |
| District | St. Johann im Pongau |
| Mayor | Johann Koblinger (ÖVP) |
| Area | 51.5 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 860 m (2822 ft) |
| Population | 1,534 (1 January 2011)[1] |
| - Density | 30 /km2 (77 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | JO |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Area code | 06467 |
| Website | www.muehlbach-hochkoenig.at
Coordinates: 47°22′38″N 13°07′33″E / 47.37722°N 13.12583°E |
Mühlbach am Hochkönig is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, Salzburgerland, Austria.
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[edit] Population
Its population was 1,622 inhabitants in 2005. It's 854 meters above sea level and its postcode is 5505.
[edit] Location
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 in the Austrian state of Salzburg.
[edit] Surroundings
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, 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 1400m in the heart of the Hochkonig ski slopes.
[edit] Sports
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 High King Mountain Ski Area.
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Mühlbach Am Hochkönig
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Hochkönig viewed from Schneeberg
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Mühlbach Am Hochkönig
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The church in Mühlbach Am Hochkönig
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The view from Schneeberg Mountain. Clouds can be seen.
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