Hochkar (1808 m)
is the highest peak of the Göstling Alps, located on the Lower Austrian-Styrian border. This 20 km long ridge reaches the Dürrenstein peak (1878 m) in the west and is part of the Ybbstal Alps. While the southern side drops steeply into the Salza River valley, the northern slope slopes gently to the Ybbs River. There is also a famous cave in the Hochkar area, with a total length of over 600 m (source Wikipedia).
HOCHKAR IN WINTER
Why is Hochkar an exceptional ski resort?
Because there is something for everyone. Children in kinderland, beginners and advanced skiers on the perfectly groomed slopes, but also freeriders off the slopes in the forest or on the steep slopes of Großen Kar.
And waiting in line for a lift? Almost never!
It is skiable at an altitude of 1380 – 1808 m.a.s.l. As the only peak in the Lower Austrian Alps, it guarantees stable snow conditions throughout the winter. The season usually starts at the beginning of December (depending on snow conditions) and lasts until Easter Monday, but even then it is usually full of snow.
Season 2023/2024: Start 8.12.2023, end 1.4.2024
Cable cars: Hochkar has a total of 6 chairlifts, one anchor and 2 covered children’s belts in Kinderland . Thanks to its capacity of about 15,500 people per hour, there are almost never queues for the cable cars. In total, it offers 19 km of slopes, from beginner blue (5.5 km in total), through red (10 km) to black (3.5 km). There are also countless off-piste options.
Night skiing: night skiing is also available during the Christmas and spring holidays.
Hochkar is from Pension Black Sheeps Adventures is only 29 minutes away by car.
Other activities and experiences
CANYONING half-day
Accommodation
RAFTING Salza half-day
RAFTING Salza full-day
RIVERBUG Salza full-Day
CANYONING full-day
Gift voucher
RIVERBUG Salza half-day
