Article Hike Königsweg

The hike begins at the end of a mountain road at an altitude of about 1510 meters above sea level. Right from here is a great view of the rock towers. From here we head west along the Königsweg. The road leads east to Mitterfeldalm and further to the top of Hochkönig

The path leads through meadows with sporadic trees and constant views of the Hochkönih massif. From the beginning of the tour you can see mainly two peaks – a small pyramid Wetterriffl (2,619 m above sea level) and above it a large Großer Bratschenkopf (2,858 m above sea level)

The peaks of the majestic Hohe Tauern rise on the southern horizon

After less than an hour of leisurely walking, you can also see the small waterfalls below the mighty Großer Bratschenkopf mountain. Here you will find the biggest descent on the whole tour and then the ascent if you return the same way

From the waterfalls you can climb almost 150 meters high to the meadows, where there are a number of mountain huts. There is also free drinking water, which is really needed on a sunny day.

From these places you can see another exit road to Hochkönig. It's the gutter, still snowy at the beginning of summer. On the left you can see the peak of the Taghaube (2,129 m above sea level), where a hiking trail also leads. The famous Königsjodler ferrata also leads along a sharp ridge

The look back is also worth it and shows what this tour is all about – the endless views of the Hochkönig massif

After less than 10 kilometers (approx. 3.5 hours, 700 m ascent and 650 m descent). You are at the finish at Erichhütte. The views of the valley are nice from here.

If you have a car on Arthurhaus there is nothing left but to go back from Erichhütte the same way. Or you can go to Hochkönig from here to sleep on the top of the Matras Haus and not return until the next day