Hochkönig
The Hochkönig is a mountain group containing the highest mountain (Mount Hochkönig) in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Salzburgerland, Austria. The Berchtesgaden Alps form part of the Northern Limestone Alps.
| Hochkönig | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,941 m (9,649 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) Ranked 6th in the Alps |
| Isolation | 33.9 km (21.1 mi) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 47°25′14.9″N 13°03′47.4″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | high king |
| Language of name | German |
| Pronunciation | German: [ˈhoːxˌkøːnɪç] |
| Geography | |
Hochkönig Austria | |
| Location | Salzburg, Austria |
| Parent range | Berchtesgaden Alps |
| Topo map | BEV ÖK50 124; ÖAV 10/2 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1826 |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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