Hochkönig
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For the ski area, see Hochkönig (ski area).
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.
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Hochkönig | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,941 m (9,649 ft) |
Prominence | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) Ranked 6th in the Alps |
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 | |
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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